By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Secretary-General of the
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Doreen Bogdan-Martin, has praised
Mozambique’s progress in advancing its national digital transformation agenda,
emphasizing the role of connectivity, digitalization and innovation in driving
inclusive economic growth.
She made the remarks
following high-level engagements with Mozambican leadership, including
discussions with President Daniel Chapo, where they explored priorities under
the country’s digital development strategy.
According to Bogdan-Martin,
the collaboration focuses on key initiatives such as connecting every school
through the Giga programme, strengthening public service delivery and inclusion
through the VaMoz Digital initiative, and building artificial intelligence
skills aligned with Mozambique’s emerging national AI strategy.
She noted that connectivity
forms the foundation of opportunity, while digitalization converts that
foundation into accessible services and economic value. Innovation, she added,
further transforms these systems into solutions that address future challenges
and support sustainable development.
Mozambique, she said, is
making steady progress across all three pillars, positioning itself to benefit
more fully from the global digital economy. She also highlighted the importance
of regional collaboration in accelerating digital transformation across Africa,
including countries such as Angola, as part of broader efforts to expand
connectivity and strengthen digital ecosystems across the region.
The ITU continues to work
with governments and development partners to support digital infrastructure
expansion, skills development and inclusive access to technology, particularly
in underserved and rural communities.
