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Digital transformation and empowerment in West and Central-A
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Digitalization efforts across several African nations are focusing on cybersecurity, infrastructure, and youth employment. In Burkina Faso, the National Agency for Information Systems Security (ANSSI) established a national network has officially launched the National Network of security officers Information Systems Security Officers (RSSI) and cyber focal points. Director General Oumarou Sanou stated the network aims to coordinate responses create a permanent framework for consultation, coordination, and information sharing to combat threats like ransomware phishing, ransomware, and phishing. data leaks. In Senegal, initiatives include the digitalization of judicial procedures procedures, such as online criminal record requests. Meta Public Policy Manager Serge Mbengue noted that successful dematerialization requires public official support, citing a strategy to redeploy staff from automated tasks to more complex human-centric roles. Additionally, the ‘Rose & Bleu Digital 2026’ initiative has been introduced to leverage artificial intelligence, telemedicine, and electronic patient records to enhance cancer prevention and awareness. In Niger, the ‘Technological Ministry of Communication and New Deal’, which aims Information Technologies and Airtel Niger launched a ‘Tech Fellowship’ program. This partnership provides ten scholarships to create 350,000 jobs by 2034. However, progress faces challenges regarding young Nigerien female high school graduates to pursue a three-year curriculum at ESCEP, aiming to reduce the rural-urban divide gender gap in electrification technology and the need for lower internet costs. support national digital sovereignty. Meanwhile, Cameroon is expanding continues to expand its Youth Connekt program to foster entrepreneurship and skills development among its youth population. development.
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