World Bank grants $10.5m to ECOWAS Commission for 5-year digital transformation program in Africa.

The World Bank has officially declared the ECOWAS Commission's participation in the Digital Transformation for Africa (DTfA) and Western Africa Regional Digital Integration (WARDIP) program effective, with a $10.5 million grant over a five-year period. The program aims to increase broadband access, advance digital market integration, and address the digital divide by making internet services more affordable. ECOWAS Commission, along with several other partners, will facilitate an integrated regional digital market and support digital transformation initiatives in the Western Africa region.

March 18, 2024
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