Officials from over 20 African countries participated in a week-long e-government workshop in Moscow, aimed at enhancing digital skills among civil servants. Hosted under the e-Governance Knowledge Sharing Program for Africa, the ‘Winter Knowledge Sharing Week’ featured lectures, seminars, and workshops covering theoretical and technological aspects of e-governance. Participants explored topics like financing digital transformation, cybersecurity, and the role of artificial intelligence. The Russian e-Governance Knowledge Sharing Program aims to foster collaboration between Russian and African institutions in implementing e-governance solutions. Some Russian investors have already formed partnerships with African governments to support the digital transformation of public administration.

Source: Punch December 26, 2023 06:01 UTC