# Digital transformation and connectivity in West Africa > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/digital-transformation-and-connectivity-in-west-africa > Updated: 2026-09-04T13:41:17.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Liberia and Sierra Leone have initiated a partnership to advance digital procurement through the collaboration of Liberia’s Telecommunications Authority and Public Procurement and Concessions Commission with Sierra Leone’s National Public Procurement Authority. The goal is to modernize public-sector procurement systems and support e-governance through transparent, technology-driven processes. In Sierra Leone, efforts to expand digital infrastructure include a feasibility study aimed at establishing broadband connectivity for public institutions such as schools, health centers, and government offices. This initiative focuses on ‘last-mile connectivity’ to reach both Freetown and secondary cities. Supported by the World Bank, the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project seeks to modernize administrative and educational services, building on previous efforts to provide internet access to schools and universities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Sierra Leone plans broadband connectivity for public institutions Sierra Leone is developing a nationwide model to provide last-mile broadband connectivity to schools, health facilities, and government offices to support digital transformation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sierra-leone-plans-broadband-connectivity-for-public-institutions ### 2026-08-21: Liberia and Sierra Leone partner on digital procurement Liberia and Sierra Leone are partnering to modernize public-sector procurement through digital transformation and enhanced regional cooperation on e-governance. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liberia-and-sierra-leone-partner-on-digital-procurement --- Cite as: Digital transformation and connectivity in West Africa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/digital-transformation-and-connectivity-in-west-africa