Digital technology in Africa is growing rapidly, transforming public administrations across the continent. This development makes it possible to strengthen the efficiency of services and improve citizens' access to essential resources.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed a preliminary agreement on Thursday, December 19 with Trident Digital Tech Holdings Ltd, a Singaporean company specializing in digital transformation. This agreement establishes a collaboration framework to develop and implement a platform for managing the digital identities and data of Congolese citizens.
“Choosing Trident for this critical digital transformation initiative reflects our commitment to adopting and coordinating innovative solutions for the benefit of our country and our citizens. This e-government system will significantly improve access to government services in our country,” said Justin Inzun Kakiak, director general of the DRC National Intelligence Agency.
The envisioned platform will enable secure and streamlined access to a wide range of government services, such as business registration, land records, immigration services, civil registration, as well as payment and approval functions digital. Each service will be specifically adapted to the needs of the DRC, thus strengthening transparency and administrative efficiency.
The partnership is part of the DRC's strategic efforts to modernize its public institutions, strengthen transparency and improve citizens' access to essential services. With secure digital solutions adapted to international standards, this project aims to establish an ecosystem of trust while protecting users' personal data.
Once implemented, the platform is expected to transform interactions between citizens and the state, while attracting technological investments. The objective is to strengthen the position of the DRC as an emerging player in digital transformation in Africa. It should also allow the country to improve its ranking in terms of e-government. According to the United Nations “E-Government Survey 2024” report, the DRC has an e-governance development index of 0.2710 out of 1, ranking 179th out of 193 countries. This initiative aims to fill this gap and lay the foundations for a modern digital administration.
Samira Njoya
Published by Sèna DB de Sodji
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