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 […]
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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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
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 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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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,
The Ministry is honored to have participated in the Cybersecurity Awareness Raising Conference that was held in rural Gambia. This special event took place on the 24 November 2023 at the Regional Health Directorate in Basse. The event theme: Secure our World, highlighted Digital Transformation issues in line with Cybersecurity followed by a Panel discussion
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