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Public procurement is one of the main implementation instruments available to governments wishing to launch a digital transformation agenda, yet the policies and processes procurement officials are asked to adhere to are often not fit for purpose when it comes to digital technology.
Over the past two weeks, newspapers have been filled with progress made by the international scientific community to trial and release global vaccine candidates to inoculate us against COVID-19.
In July this year, DIAL and Deloitte began work on the development of a toolset to support governments in low resource settings to improve their digital technology procurement outcomes.
Today, DIAL released the first in our new series of Leadership Briefs, which set out our takeaways on key digital development topics. First up: national digital transformation.
The lack of investment in digital infrastructure and digital innovation creates long-term challenges particularly for low-income countries, with both direct and indirect costs.
Developing and delivering a vision and agenda for national digital transformation is key to unlocking the full potential of the digital economy in Africa.