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As Egypt rapidly ascends as a digital powerhouse in the Middle East and North Africa region, its journey offers lessons for development professionals navigating the evolving landscape of technology and innovation. With 75% mobile internet penetration, Egyptians are more connected than ever. A concerted government-led digitalization initiative and a flourishing private sector in the digital ecosystem makes the country a prime ICT hub for the MENA region. However, this digital revolution is accompanied by significant challenges and opportunities. Understanding these dynamics is essential to engaging with or contributing to Egypt’s digital evolution. Check out our recent blog exploring key insights development professionals should know about Egypt's digital landscape. #digitaltransformation #ICT #digitalinclusion #economicgrowth

After Digital infrastructure comes Digital Platforms, this second pillar of Zambia’s digital transformation is very crucial. Digital services connect various sectors like health, agriculture, education, and finance, offering a seamless and efficient way to access essential services. Zambia’s approach focuses on: - Promoting a rights-based approach to digital service design. - Increasing the availability of quality, affordable digital services. - Ensuring access to ICT devices for all. - Integrating digital services across all economic sectors. - Enhancing customer protection and awareness. By investing in digital services, African states bridge the gap between urban and rural communities, ensuring every citizen benefits from technological advancements. Enhance your brand's influence and contribute to Africa's digital future by registering for the Digital Government Africa Summit. Join us in bridging digital gaps and connecting all citizens across the continent. Register today for the Digital Government Africa Summit here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEezqegy or email [email protected] for more information. #DigitalTransformation #eGovernment #SmartZambia #DGA24 #Innovation

Do you believe in the saying, "follow the money"? I'm often asked, why the Middle East? Why specialise in technology? Here is a flavour of what the market has to offer... in the past 72 hours alone... 👀 Seven new funds worth $848 million were at the LEAP technology conference, which kicked off on Monday in Riyadh. Technology investments on the first day of the conference reached more than $11.9 billion, according to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology. The conference covers topics related to AI at work, smart city technologies, and the impact of digitization, among others, with over 200,000 people expected to attend the event this week. #LEAP #technology #recruitment #growth #uae #ksa

The hashtag#Future of hashtag#Work in hashtag#Africa is hashtag#Digital! According to recent findings, over 50% of jobs in Kenya and 35-45% of jobs in Rwanda, Nigeria, and Côte d’Ivoire will require digital skills in the coming years. This highlights the urgency to: ✔ Invest in robust ICT infrastructure ✔ Promote digital literacy policies ✔ Equip the workforce with essential skills for tomorrow. hashtag#AfricaCentreofCompetence is equipping public servants with digital and AI skills to ensure that Africa’s public workforce is ready for the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. 🌐💼 hashtag#DigitalSkills hashtag#ICTDevelopment hashtag#FutureOfWork hashtag#DigitalAfrica

Digital transformation efforts praised in the mother continent : 115% increase in internet users between 2016 and 2021 in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces critical challenges for digital development, including underdeveloped digital infrastructure, lack of accessible and affordable connectivity, a stubborn digital gender gap, limited skills for digitally enabled industries, and inadequate regulatory and policy environments. However, in the last decade, the region has made substantial strides toward #digital #transformation, with hundreds of millions of people gaining access to the #internet and productively utilizing a wide variety of digital services, such as #mobilepayments and #online #learning platforms. The World Bank supports countries across the SSA region in building the foundations for vibrant, safe, and inclusive digital economies and societies. Read through the following article gives details about the initiative, and let me know in what areas do you support public digital transformation initiatives 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

The shift towards a digital-first workforce underscores the importance of preparing Africa's public servants for the future. Initiatives like the #AfricaCentreOfCompetence are not just timely but vital for ensuring governance keeps pace with innovation. UNDP Africa Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy #AfricaDigitalCentre #JiendelezeKidigitali

Investing in #ICT infrastructure and digital literacy is critical for driving innovation, creating job opportunities, and ensuring Africa's workforce is future-ready. Together, we can unlock the continent's full potential. #DigitalTransformation #SkillsForTheFuture #Innovation #AfricaCentreofCompetence #JiendelezeKidigitali UNDP KENYA UNDP Africa Microsoft Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy

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Public servants are key in transformation of communities. Digital skills enables public servants improve Government agenda and coordinate better systems enhancing service delivery to citizens UNDP KENYA Microsoft Google Kenya School of Government #AfricaDigitalCentre #JiendelezeKidigitali #AfricaCentreofCompetence

Contributing to the SDG 2030 by improvng public sector and introducing public servants to digital and AI skills. Starts with Kenya, whole Africa, anf then worldwide UNDP KENYA Microsoft Google #AfricCentreOfCompetence #AfricaDigitalCentre