The Africa Tech Invest 2024 Conference which took place in Kinshasa highlighted the importance of technological innovation in the public sector in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This event, under the theme “Innovative, modern and secure to propel the African public sector to new heights”, was an opportunity for players in this field to share their visions and actions to support the country’s digital transformation. .
Magalie Bemba, co-organizer of the conference, stressed that technological innovation is a key driver of progress and prosperity. She highlighted the crucial role that the public sector plays in promoting technological advances, emphasizing the need to adopt enabling policies, invest in digital infrastructure and develop the skills of civil servants to create an environment conducive to the emergence of innovative solutions.
The call launched by Magalie Bemba to the Congolese authorities to invest more in digital infrastructure in order to improve the efficiency of public administration resonates as an essential necessity to support the country’s development. Indeed, digital technology has become an essential pillar of social, economic progress and governance.
In this vein, the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information and Communication Technologies, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, affirmed the desire of the Congolese government to invest massively in digital infrastructures to shape the future of public services. through the responsible use of technology and innovation. This ambitious vision aims to place digital technology at the heart of the country’s integration, good governance, economic growth and social progress.
Faced with the economic, social and governance challenges facing the Democratic Republic of Congo, Minister Kibassa emphasizes that technological innovation offers unprecedented opportunities to overcome these obstacles and open new horizons for development.
In conclusion, the Africa Tech Invest 2024 Conference highlighted the crucial importance of technological innovation in the Congolese public sector, highlighting the essential role of digital in the transformation and improvement of public services. This initiative marks a significant step forward in the government’s strategy aimed at positioning the country on the path to progress and prosperity through the power of new technologies.