Driving Zambia’s Digital Transformation: Unlocking Economic Growth and Empowering Communities

Lusaka – WEBWIRE – Thursday, October 3, 2024 The GSMA has launched the Driving Digitalization of the Economy in Zambia: Leveraging Policy Reforms Report , outlining how digital transformation can accelerate Zambia’s social and economic growth and create new opportunities for millions of people. The report focuses on the role of digitalisation in supporting the government to achieve the country’s objectives, as laid out in the country’s Vision 2030 and subsequent national development strategy documents up to and including the 8NDP. The report outlines several policy recommendations that, if implemented, would accelerate this process and support the government in major pillars of the national development strategy. Widespread adoption of digital technologies across the public and private sectors can boost productivity, stimulatate innovation, and raise living standards. As the foundation of this transformation, the mobile telecom sector has been recognised by the Government of Zambia through its National Information and Communications Technology Policy 2023. Digitalisation promises to improve job creation, formalise the economy, and drive more efficient resource use, ultimately leading to greater economic growth and improved public resources. However, the Zambian mobile sector faces challenges, including financial sustainability, service affordability, and the slow pace of digital adoption. Addressing these […]

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