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National Cybersecurity Awareness Raising Guide 2021-2025

In 2021, the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (formerly the Ministry of Information and Communication Infrastructure) and representatives from key stakeholders in the public and civil society organizations joint forces to develop the National Cybersecurity Awareness Raising Guide 2021-2025. The initiative was part of Activity 1 of the Cybersecurity Awareness Project, sponsored by UNESCO […]

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Hon. Minister Ceesay Embarks on Familiarization Tour of Gamtel and Gamcel, Eyes Digital Economy Transformation

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

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Formulation of the National Child and Vulnerable Groups Online Protection (C&VGOP) Policy by the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy (MOCDE)

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

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The Gambia Validates National Frequency Spectrum Assessment Report, Draft National Frequency Spectrum Policy, Strategy and Action Plan for a Brighter Digital Future!

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

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The Minister of Communications & Digital Economy, Hon. Ousman Bah, is attending the CTO Digital Week and DCO 62nd Council Meeting

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

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🌐 DTfA/ WARDIP SOP 1 – CONTINENTAL LAUNCH 🚀

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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Smart Africa Focal Point Forum and Training

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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MOCDE END OF YEAR 2023 ACHIEVEMENTS PRESENTATION

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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Gambia to benefit from $266.5 million World Bank Regional Digital Project alongside Guinea, Guinea Bissau and Mauritania

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,

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