Aware of the internet access problems (low output, high fees), the Government decided to initiate a major project to bring the country into the era of 3.0.
Beyond the high-speed connection that must be deployed throughout the territory, the authorities wish to provide optimal conditions for all those who want to support or participate in the development of the digital economy. The potential is enormous. Already many start ups are installed in Lomé supported by incubators. The Togolese capital is one of the West African cities with the most developers and expansion ideas. The iconic showcase of what was bubbling 3D designed from electronic waste, award-winning printer several times in Europe.
Weekly Tech Camps are organized that bring more and more young people.
It is a pool of expertise and employment should be promoted. Besides agriculture, industry, tourism and services, new technologies must become a vector of development. The Togo may, in this respect, learn from the Israeli example.
Since his arrival at the head of the Ministry of Digital Economy, Cina Lawson is fighting to make things happen. After the telecom world, she knows the subject. But by itself, it can not dig trenches to install the fiber. It needs the support of operators and technical partners.
But his fight is now paying.
Friday the Council of Ministers, a decree was issued covering the reorganization and responsibilities of the Ministry with the creation of a Directorate General of the Digital Economy.
It should have a free hand to raise the Togo to the rank of Silicon Valley of West Africa.
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