Bureaucrats in Burkina Faso just patted themselves on the back for spending almost no money. The Ministry of Digital Transition met in Ouagadougou to discuss strategy under Dr. Aminata Zerbo/Sabane. Officials touted the Zero White Zone project for bringing high-speed internet to 126 underserved spots. They celebrated a physical completion rate near 78 percent but barely mentioned the financial execution rate sat at a laughable 20 percent.
Director Braïma Barro reported that fiber optic infrastructure now covers over 11,000 kilometers. Five fresh data centers came online while 214 IT workers received training. LA POSTE BF somehow ranked third across West Africa.
The council approved a budget surpassing 61 billion FCFA for the coming year. Future goals involve mass electronic identification for residents and connecting the 750 remaining dead zones. The roadmap prioritizes building Zama Tchey citizen houses and updating digital legislation.
Director Braïma Barro reported that fiber optic infrastructure now covers over 11,000 kilometers. Five fresh data centers came online while 214 IT workers received training. LA POSTE BF somehow ranked third across West Africa.
The council approved a budget surpassing 61 billion FCFA for the coming year. Future goals involve mass electronic identification for residents and connecting the 750 remaining dead zones. The roadmap prioritizes building Zama Tchey citizen houses and updating digital legislation.
