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  • Djibouti pursues international partnerships to strengthen ICT sector, become digital hub by 2035

    Djibouti pursues international partnerships to strengthen ICT sector, become digital hub by 2035

    Mariam Hamadou Ali, Djibouti’s Minister of Digital Economy and Innovation, met with representatives of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) during a workshop on Monday.

    This engagement is part of Djibouti’s ongoing efforts to seek international collaboration to implement its digital transformation roadmap, with the goal of becoming a digital hub by 2035.

    Read also: Djibouti unveils plans to digitise public service administration

    In recent months, Djibouti has already approached several countries and international organisations. These consist of Qatar, India, the European Union, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Discussions with the ITU centred on expanding and strengthening cooperation within the cybersecurity space.

    Through these international collaborations, Djibouti seeks to gain valuable insights from more digitally advanced nations to accelerate its own digital transformation.

    Djibouti’s international ICT rankings

    However, Djibouti received a score of 61.6 out of 100 from the ITU, placing it 17th out of 47 African nations in terms of ICT development. With a score of 63.6, the nation fell one spot from its 2023 ranking of 16th.

    Furthermore, with a score of 0.2911 out of 1, Djibouti is classified by the UN as belonging to the group of nations with an intermediate e-Government Development Index (EGDI).

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    Based on government-led measures, other nations have shown commitment to cybersecurity, while Djibouti is ranked in the fourth category (Tier 4) out of five by the ITU.

    By promoting digital services, expanding the use of ICT, and creating an atmosphere that encourages private sector investments in ICT, the Djiboutian government specifically hopes to turn the nation into a technological hub by 2035.

    However, it’s important to note that these international exchanges are still in the early stages, and it remains to be seen whether they will lead to concrete agreements.

    It is crucial to emphasise that most of the time, exchanges are still in their early stages. It would consequently be important to wait and observe whether the negotiations led to particular agreements.

  • Djibouti unveils plans to digitise public service administration

    Djibouti unveils plans to digitise public service administration

    Djibouti has launched an ambitious project to digitise its public services and utilise the digital economy’s benefits.

    The Djiboutian government has just announced the upcoming introduction of two new digital services: e-Cabinet and e-Building Permit. These ideas, announced at the 8th Council of Ministers session on Tuesday, May 14th, aim to modernise government, increase administrative efficiency, and provide a digital solution for building permits.

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    e-Cabinet & e-building: Enhancing Decision-Making and Document Management”

    The Ministry of Digital Economy and Innovation, in collaboration with the National Agency for State Information Systems (ANSI), has successfully developed and launched e-Cabinet, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to revolutionise the government’s document management processes. This innovative solution significantly enhances the government’s ability to manage documents, supporting high-level decision-making and promoting efficiency, transparency, and security.

    With e-Cabinet, government officials can effortlessly manage proposals, agendas, reference documents, and legal texts throughout their entire lifecycle. The platform offers advanced features, which include document tracking and version control, real-time collaboration and commenting automated workflows and approvals, secure storage and access controls, searchable archives and document repositories

    Moreover, e-Cabinet ensures seamless interaction between government systems, centralising document management and fostering secure communication across different departments and agencies. This integration enables faster information sharing, reduces manual errors, and promotes a more cohesive and responsive government.

    By leveraging e-Cabinet, the government can make more informed decisions, streamline processes, and improve overall governance. This digital transformation initiative demonstrates the government’s commitment to embracing technology and enhancing public services, setting a new standard for efficient and effective government operations.

    The e-Building Permit platform is intended to replace the current building permit issuing system, which is now considered outdated. This unique system includes an online gateway that significantly benefits all parties engaged in the building permit issuance process. The platform’s main features are simplified permit submission, online payments, and real-time application tracking.

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    Djibouti’s Digital Leap: Improving Governance and Connectivity

    This platform launch is part of the “Djibouti Fondement Numérique” initiative, which includes the construction of national broadband networks, promoting e-learning, and improving telecommunications companies’ service quality at affordable prices.

    These digital technologies are intended to digitise government decision-making processes, facilitate secure communication and document exchange between ministries and government bodies, and significantly decrease the time necessary to process services.