Africa-Press – Angola. The flagship initiative of the World Bank Group Digital Economy for Africa (DE4A) supports the Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa (2020–30), prepared by the African Union, was announced, in Luanda, during the 3rd edition of the Forum of the Institute of Administrative Modernization (IMA).
Incidentally, Digital Development expert Naomi Halewood explained that the objective is to examine ways in which countries can accelerate the digital transformation process, taking advantage of opportunities to move forward, mitigating risks and, throughout the process, increasing inclusive development. in Angola.
The specialist called for the creation of a digital infrastructure based on a solid basis in the political, legal and regulatory structure of the sector, with increased autonomy in the near future, a highly developed state-of-the-art international connectivity infrastructure, several network operators in each segment of the market, with potential for growth, fiber optic cable owned by energy companies and railroads open for use by telecom operators, through sharing regulations.
Naomi Halewood also defended the implementation of government plans for the sale of State shares in selected telecommunications companies, significant potential for Angola to become a digital distribution center for the African region Digital Public Services: main strengths and opportunities, comprehensive legislation of data protection.
A strong e-Government strategy (2013–2017) that defines goals, objectives, projects and programs and the IMA Strategic Plan (2022-2027), as well as the existence of a government agency that leads Government digital projects, identification initiative ambitious digital, expanded offer of digital services through portals, applications and systems”, clarified the expert.
Naomi Halewood spoke of digital financial services and considered a strong commitment to promote financial inclusion and progress in access to financial services in recent years, ongoing efforts led by the National Bank of Angola to review the legal framework of Online Payment Systems with international best practices and to support “FinTech”, the interest and demand for mobile money demonstrated by the rapid growth of the first attempts.
The specialist announced, during the forum held on Thursday, that digital business is also opportune, through a young and dynamic digital entrepreneurship ecosystem.
“The Government recognizes the importance of digital entrepreneurship for economic and social development. Digital e-commerce platforms are gaining ground and most are local start-ups (new companies), business support services, infrastructure and opportunities networks are increasing”, highlighted Naomi Halewood at the event held in the Angolan capital last week.
The specialist said that more and more young people are entering the job market annually, in addition to the strong interest of the public and private sectors in improving the quality of all levels of education and a more inclusive educational system, the increased demand for digital skills basic needs, particularly to support the growth of digital businesses.
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