The Ivorian government approved, in Council of ministers on Wednesday, February 4, a loan of 83.3 billion CFA (152 million) USD) intended to finance the first phase of the Accelerator Project digital in Ivory Coast (PADCI).

The funding granted by the Ivorian government is aimed at to strengthen the inclusive and resilient use of high-speed Internet and digital services in targeted social sectors. This project, according to authorities, in particular provides for the provision of technical assistance and equipment to create and operate digital agencies and artificial intelligence governance bodies. It foresees also the development of advanced digital skills and intermediaries, with a particular focus on young people and women.

The executive believes that the digitization of services public authorities will bring the administration closer to the populations while increasing state revenue.

For the authorities, “in the end, this project will accelerate the digitization of public services in the sectors keys, to extend broadband connectivity to public structures such as educational institutions, health centers, social centers, town halls, sub-prefectures, courts, post offices and regional directorates, and to improve access to digital public services remote and vulnerable populations.”