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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This Ministry in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), through the GovStack Initiative organized a Deep Dive workshop on the approach to digital service design and delivery. GovStack is a multistakeholder, community-driven initiative, focused on accelerating national digital transformation worldwide, and drawing on expertise from contributors across the private sector, civil society, and governments
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Ousman Bah, has been honored with the distinguished “Icon Award” at the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) Round Table and Awards 2024 held in Dubai. The accolade according to SWFI is in recognition of the Honourable Minister Bah’s immense contributions and leadership in the digital transformation sector
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🇬🇲 The Gambia, a proud founding member of the Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), took center stage as Honourable Ousman A. Bah, the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, attended the DCO General Assembly in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. 🎉 The Assembly, a momentous occasion, provided a unique platform to reflect on collective achievements and unveil
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We are pleased to invite the General Public to our upcoming Press Briefing on the Ministry’s 2023 program implementation updates. The Press Briefing is an important activity that has been organized to foster transparency and accountability in public service delivery as well as promote participatory governance for improved development outcomes. The Press Briefing will focus
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World Bank provides $266.5 million to boost connectivity, promote a single digital market, increase job opportunities, and close gender gaps in digital skills, digital financial services, and entrepreneurship. WASHINGTON, November 30, 2023 – The World Bank today approved a $266.5 million (in IDA* financing) game-changing program aimed at improving internet access in The Gambia, Guinea,