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Today we delve into a pivotal chapter of Kazakhstan’s digital future, a journey that could redefine our nation’s economic trajectory. As Kazakhstan sets sights on exporting it’s govtech services globally we’ll explore how these digital solutions can adapt to different countries like the Philippines and the Maldives. Both island nations but with distinct needs and ambitions. With us are three esteemed guests David Almirol Under secretary of e-government digital information and communication technology of the Philippines, Dr. Mohamed Kinaanath the Maldives Minister of homeland security & technology and Millicent Cruz Paredes permanent representative to UNESCAP. Together we will uncover the opportunities and challenges in implementing Kazakhstan’s digital innovations abroad, examining what stands in the way and how these efforts could influence our nation’s future GDP growth. Stay tuned as we navigate the path forward for Kazaakhstan’s digital export on the global scale. #govtech #digitalservices #digitalexport #exclusivewithBotagoz #atemekenbusiness #IT #Kazakhstan #Maldives #Philippines https://lnkd.in/dNp_RMjT

🌏 In our latest article on Kazakhstan, we sit down with Askar Zhambakin, then-Vice Minister of Digital Development in Kazakhstan, to talk about what the country’s rise in digital government means for its population and Central Asia more broadly. 🌟 This is a follow up to our previous article that argued that it is currently the country’s “moment in the digital government sun”, ranked 28th on the UN’s e-government index and beginning to cement its position as regional leader in Central Asia. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqJ5vb4d #Kazakhstan #digitalgovernment #govtech

West Africa Takes a Leap Towards Digital Integration: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Abolish Roaming Fees https://lnkd.in/eZiCuYWM Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso will eliminate roaming fees for phone calls, texts, and internet services starting January 2025. This agreement, made at Digital Week in Ouagadougou, aims to enhance communication and economic collaboration among the countries, fostering regional ties and improving citizens' daily lives without additional costs.

Botswana has put forward a proposal to establish a single digital market with Namibia, aiming to enhance digital cooperation and economic integration between the two neighboring countries. The initiative was presented during a recent bilateral meeting between Botswana's Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, Thulagano Segokgo, and Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga. The proposed single digital market would focus on harmonizing digital policies, regulations, and infrastructure between Botswana and Namibia. This collaboration aims to create a seamless digital environment that would facilitate cross-border e-commerce, data sharing, and digital service delivery Key objectives of the initiative include promoting innovation, fostering digital entrepreneurship, and improving access to digital services for citizens of both countries. The ministers emphasized the potential economic benefits of such a partnership, including increased trade, job creation, and enhanced competitiveness in the global digital economy. Both countries acknowledged the importance of addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, data protection, and digital skills development as part of the initiative. The ministers agreed to establish a joint technical committee to further explore the feasibility and implementation of the single digital market concept #DigitalIntegration #AfricanTech #CrossBorderCooperation #DigitalEconomy #RegionalDevelopment

Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Sunday, February 18, 2024, the Minister, who is also the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, said Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire in June 2023 became the first ECOWAS countries to implement the ECOWAS Free Roaming initiative. The free roaming service simply means that Ghanaian subscribers visiting Côte d’Ivoire will receive calls without paying roaming fees and will be charged Côte d’Ivoire’s local rates when making calls to Ghana while in Côte d’Ivoire, and vice versa. Also, subscribers travelling between both countries will be exempted from international roaming charges https://lnkd.in/dCucR5_y

We continue promote digital rights in a challenging environment in Africa. Here is recent released newsletter from us https://lnkd.in/eYgp29hU #DigitalRightstz Zaina Foundation Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) Paradigm Initiative

Shaping the Future of Digital Governance in Namibia 🌍💻 I'm excited to share that I'll be attending the Annual Namibia Internet Governance Forum, a multi-stakeholder event that plays a crucial role in supporting the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology to shape the framework for Internet Governance in our country. With the recent adoption of the Global Digital Compact at the UN General Assembly, the need for a Namibia-based digital governance framework is more vital than ever. Let's drive Namibia forward in the emerging digital landscape! #NamibiaInternetGovernanceForum #DigitalGovernance #InternetPolicy #GlobalDigitalCompact #EmergingTech #FutureOfNamibia

#ParaSaKonektadongPinoy NEDA pushes for the passage of the ‘Konektadong Pinoy Bill’ or the Open Access in Data Transmission Bill to strengthen the country’s internet infrastructure and enhance digital connectivity. Included in the list of Common Legislative Agenda of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Committee (LEDAC), the bill has already been passed by the House of Representatives and is currently being discussed in the Senate. It aims to provide affordable Internet access for every Filipino by enhancing market accessibility, upgrading physical and digital infrastructure, and enabling full participation of individuals and businesses in the digital economy. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gfxzdhac

Botswana has put forward a proposal to establish a single digital market with Namibia, aiming to enhance digital cooperation and economic integration between the two neighboring countries. The initiative was presented during a recent bilateral meeting between Botswana's Minister of Communications, Knowledge and Technology, Thulagano Segokgo, and Namibia's Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Peya Mushelenga The proposed single digital market would focus on harmonizing digital policies, regulations, and infrastructure between Botswana and Namibia. This collaboration aims to create a seamless digital environment that would facilitate cross-border e-commerce, data sharing, and digital service delivery Key objectives of the initiative include promoting innovation, fostering digital entrepreneurship, and improving access to digital services for citizens of both countries. The ministers emphasized the potential economic benefits of such a partnership, including increased trade, job creation, and enhanced competitiveness in the global digital economy Both countries acknowledged the importance of addressing challenges such as cybersecurity, data protection, and digital skills development as part of the initiative. The ministers agreed to establish a joint technical committee to further explore the feasibility and implementation of the single digital market concept #DigitalIntegration #AfricanTech #CrossBorderCooperation #DigitalEconomy #RegionalDevelopment

At Visa, we use the power of our brand, industry influence and collective voice to help spark positive change in the communities we work and live in. Digital FDI remains a driver of competitiveness and economic development, so in a very timely (much needed) intervention Tabadlab, alongside the World Economic Forum, Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO),BOARD OF INVESTMENT and Ministry of IT and Telecom Pakistan, convened a national consultation workshop for the Digital FDI Enabling Project in Pakistan. The discussions tackled critical areas such as tax policies and stability, institutional architecture, digitization of cash, data governance and intellectual property rights. #Pakistan becomes the first country to initiate the project under the Digital FDI Initiative. Matthew Stephenson, PhD Khalid Alaamer, Mosharraf Zaidi, Umar Nadeem, Alina Khan