In Niger, as in many African countries, digital transformation represents both a significant challenge and a major opportunity for socio-economic development. A significant first step towards deeper digitalization has just been taken in the country.
The Minister of Communication, Posts, and Digital Economy, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, has officially launched a diagnostic study on Niger's digital economy (Niger DE4A).
According to Sidi Mohamed Raliou, the national digital economy diagnosis for Africa aims to assess the penetration level of services and digital usage in Niger.
"This evaluation of the development of the digital economy in Niger will provide policymakers with actionable and prioritized recommendations that can accelerate the digital transformation of the Nigerien administration and its socio-economic fabric," he stated.
This study aims to support the implementation of the African Union's digital transformation strategy.
The diagnostic of Niger's digital economy will follow a methodological approach focused on three pillars: firstly, assessing the current state of Niger's digital economy development; secondly, identifying the challenges and opportunities for digital growth in Niger; and finally, making prioritized and sequenced recommendations on actions to be taken to unlock the potential of Niger's digital economy development.
