Initiative on Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA)

Summary

The Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative will expand digital access and literacy and strengthen digital enabling environments across the African continent.

Details

Aim

Pillar 1: Digital Economy and Infrastructure

• Objective 1: Expand access to open, interoperable, reliable, and secure Internet for African communities across sectors
• Objective 2: Expand access to and adoption of key enabling digital technologies, platforms, and services and scale the African technology and innovation ecosystem
• Objective 3: Facilitate investment, trade and partnerships in Africa’s digital economy from the African diaspora, U.S. and like-minded allies

Pillar 2: Human Capital Development

• Objective 4: Facilitate inclusive access to digital skills and literacy, particularly for youth and women
• Objective 5: Foster inclusive participation in the digital economy through digital entrepreneurship and workforce development
• Objective 6: Strengthen the capacity of public sector employees to deliver digital services

Pillar 3: Digital Enabling Environment

• Objective 7: Strengthen the capacity of authorities and the independence of regulators to develop, implement, and enforce sound policies and regulations
• Objective 8: Support policies and regulations that promote competition, innovation, and investment
• Objective 9: Promote governance that strengthens and sustains an open, interoperable, reliable, and secure digital ecosystem

Context

As part of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, President Biden announced the launch of a new Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA) initiative. The government intends to invest over $350 million and facilitate over $450 million in financing for Africa in line with the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy and the U.S. Strategy Toward Sub-Saharan Africa.