As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to transform The Gambia into a digital economy, the Hon. Minister of Information, Dr. Ismaila Ceesay, who also oversees the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MoCDE), commenced a familiarization tour today of key institutions under the ministry. The tour began at Gamtel House in Banjul, followed by […]
On Friday, July 26, 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Women, Children, and Social Welfare, conducted a kickoff meeting and consultative workshop (online) for the formulation of the National Child and Vulnerable Groups Online Protection (C&VGOP) Policy. The consultative meeting, held online, included approximately thirty
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) is leading the way in ensuring The Gambia has a robust National Radio Frequency Spectrum Policy, Strategy and Action Plan! This week, a multi-stakeholder workshop brought together government officials, mobile network operators, internet service providers, and more to validate these crucial documents. This initiative, supported by the
Digital transformation efforts in The Gambia will get an improvement after the government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with generative AI-powered big data analytics firm Presight to support the country’s socio-economic growth ambitions. The deal, concluded with The Gambian Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE) at the Gitex Africa 2024 event last month, aims at
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From the 20th – 22nd May 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy in close collaboration with the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) supported by the Council of Europe embarked on a consultative review and validation workshop pertaining to the Evidence Bill. The aim of the workshop was to incorporate electronic evidence provisions in the
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The Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Hon. Ousman Bah, is attending the CTO Digital Week and DCO 62nd Council Meeting from 21st to 24th May, in London, UK. Digital Week 2024 will bring together CTO’s members from across the Commonwealth and stakeholders in the technology sector, for a series of activities designed to assist
The Validation Workshop for the National Digital ID and Digital Transformation Strategy 2023 to 2028 was held in the Gambia on the 16th and 17th of May 2024 at the Sunset Beach Hotel, in Kotu, Kanifing Municipal Council of the Gambia. The need for Digital Transformation was initiated by the government of the Gambia in
On Tuesday, 14th of May 2024, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy of The Gambia embarked on a two-day retreat to discuss the Cybercrime Bill 2023 with Members of the National Assembly Select Committee on ICT and Education. The two-day retreat, which took place at the Bakadaji Hotel, was attended by key stakeholders in
Last week marked a monumental moment as the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy, alongside esteemed partners, officially launched the Digital Transformation for Africa/Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (DTfA/WARDIP)! Among the highlights was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The Gambia and Guinea, paving the way for the deployment of a second
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As part of the sideline events of the continental launch of the Digital transformation for Africa / Western Africa digital integration program (DTFA/WARDIP) scheduled for Wednesday 24th April 2024, the Honorable Minister of communications and digital economy, Honorable Ousman A. bah opened the 2nd Smart Africa Alliance Focal Point Forum and Training. This event brings
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