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Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Government of Sierra Leone has taken a major step in advancing the country\u2019s digital transformation by signing a USD$50 million agreement with China National Technical Import & Export Corporation.<\/p>\n

The deal, which was formalized by the Ministry of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, is part of the broader SMART Sierra Leone Project aimed at revolutionizing the nation\u2019s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n

The signing ceremony, held on the sidelines of the FOCAC Summit in Beijing, was a landmark moment in Sierra Leone\u2019s efforts to enhance its digital capabilities. President Julius Maada Bio, who was present at the event, outlined the key objectives of the SMART Sierra Leone Project.<\/p>\n

These include expanding internet connectivity to over 400,000 citizens who previously lacked access, establishing national data centers to manage and protect the country\u2019s sovereign data, and bolstering security around critical state infrastructure in Freetown.<\/p>\n

In a parallel move, the Minister of Communications, Technology, and Innovation, Salima Monorma Bah, also signed an agreement with Huawei Group for the Digital Village Project.<\/p>\n

This initiative, set to be implemented in Tormabum, aims to empower farmers and local communities by providing them with online access to crucial information that can improve agricultural productivity and open up new market opportunities.<\/p>\n

President Bio emphasized the significance of these projects in his remarks, noting that the SMART Sierra Leone and Digital Village Projects are not only milestones in the partnership with China but also key components of the government\u2019s Big Five Agenda, which prioritizes technology and infrastructure development.<\/p>\n

These projects, he said, underscore the government\u2019s commitment to driving digital innovation and improving the livelihoods of Sierra Leoneans.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Sierra-Leone Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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