The Government of The Gambia has secured support from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Digital Transformation for Africa/Western Africa Regional Digital Integration Program (DTA/WARDIP) Series of Projects (SOP)-1 in the amount of USD 50 million. The overall aim of the project DTA/WARDIP-SOP1 is to increase access to and usage of broadband and to strengthen the foundations for digital financial services (DFS) and selected digital public services towards a single digital market in Western Africa. This project will ensure that national digital development objectives are met more effectively and rapidly while also taking regional digital transformation objectives into account. National policies, regulations and implementation of strategic programs would need to be improved further while addressing barriers to cross-border connectivity, data flows and digital services for a seamless and competitive national and regional digital ecosystem to emerge. This would result in a self-perpetuating cycle of economic growth, investment, innovation, job creation and improved service delivery at the national and regional levels