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This paper encourages stakeholders involved in EU external digital policy and actions to prioritise a people-centred approach by developing concrete frameworks, guidance, and tools to support its implementation and to evaluate and report on its impact. This approach, we believe, is a key concept to translate commitments into action and ensure digital equality for all!

En 2014, l’Union européenne (UE) a adopté un règlement visant à établir un marché unique de l’identification électronique et des services de confiance dans ses 27 États membres. Ce règlement dénommé eIDAS, le premier de ce type au monde, régit les effets juridiques de l’identification et de la signature électroniques dans les 27 États membres, ce qui en fait le cadre le plus complet et le plus utilisé. À ce titre, il offre aussi aux pays tiers n’appartenant pas à l’Union européenne la possibilité de s’en inspirer et d’adopter des normes de sécurité similaires. 

Across the African continent, governments are investing in digitalisation to foster economic growth and development for all. Despite multiple challenges such as limited connectivity (the latest data indicates that only one-third of Africa’s population is online) and even electricity, some countries are benefitting from leapfrogging and the adoption of digital innovations to provide more effective public services and create opportunities for citizens.

The all-African panel that took place at the e-Governance Conference 2023 brought into the spotlight country cases of digital transformation from the continent. An enlightening sessions, where everyone attending – both online and offline – got a unique chance to hear, at a glance, the most salient developments in digital taking place in Uganda and Namibia, among others.

In this episode of the Digital Government Podcast, we host one of the speakers of that session – Dr. Amina Zawedde. As the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance of Uganda, we discuss the status of digital transformation in the country, priorities, and the next steps on their journey.

To explore digital transformation opportunities and learn from global leaders, Namibia recently participated in Estonia’s 9th e-Governance Conference in Tallinn. The conference, which attracted lawmakers, policy implementers and delegates from 90 countries worldwide, provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration on effective digital governance. 

Among the attendees was Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus (ET). 

She shared her insights and plans for Namibia’s digital transformation during an interview with New Era’s reporter Aletta Shikololo (AS). The conference served as a valuable resource for Namibia, as it seeks to harness the power of technology to drive innovation and enhance governance systems within the country.

Our journey to bring to the spotlight country cases of digital transformation from Africa does not stop. One occasion was not enough – the all-African panel featuring changemakers from the continent at the latest e-Governance Conference. After taking a trip to Uganda, we now head to The Gambia, to see how the country laid the groundwork for further development through digital.

Speaking today is Serign Modou Bah, Director of Telecommunications and Postal Services at the Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy of The Gambia. In this episode, next to delving into the status of digital transformation in the country, Modou Bah discusses the importance of getting right needs and policy actions, and the role of international partnerships in advancing the country’s digital journey.

The COVID-19 pandemic opened the world's eyes to new possibilities in the healthcare space. 5G technology has the potential to streamline communication and data sharing between hospitals, clinics and within departments, as well as make medical services more easily accessible to patients in remote locations.

Against this backdrop, Africa.connected (Vodafone and Vodacom) have prepared a report on access to the digital health ecosystem in Africa. Featuring multiple case studies, this report showcases how connectivity can improve the reach of vaccination schemes, help parents provide better care for young children and babies, and even save lives.

Panel discussion at the e-Governance Conference 2022

This report provides an analysis of the potential for e-governance in Africa and to suggests the next steps to move forward.

Une démonstration de solutions d'administration en ligne basée sur l'expérience de l'Estonie, un pays largement reconnu comme l'une des principales sociétés numériques au monde. Dans cette vidéo, nous examinons les différentes façons dont un citoyen peut utiliser les services du secteur public sans sortir de chez lui : nous commençons par l'enregistrement de la naissance d'un enfant, puis l'inscription de l'enfant à l'école, les solutions d'e-santé, les activités commerciales, le système de passage des frontières , systèmes judiciaires, etc.

Basée sur l'expérience estonienne, cette vidéo fournit une démonstration de solutions d'administration en ligne impliquant le franchissement de la frontière, permettant une circulation fluide et efficace des personnes, des marchandises et des transports. Vous pouvez également voir comment le processus de paiement est géré et comment cet e-service est connecté à d'autres services publics de manière automatisée.

Basée sur l'expérience estonienne, cette vidéo examine le système de gestion budgétaire de l'État pour voir comment les dépenses du gouvernement et du secteur public peuvent être facilement administrées, en unifiant tous les comptes bancaires du gouvernement et toute la gestion de trésorerie du gouvernement.