Chad is hosting a regional meeting focused on internet backbone mapping and digital money services. The four-day workshop, organized by the local telecom regulator ARCEP Chad alongside a Central African regulatory body and a UN agency, brings together officials and operators from multiple neighboring countries. The opening remarks from Chad's digital minister stressed that no single nation can tackle connectivity and cybersecurity problems alone, pushing for stronger regional collaboration.
The head of ARCEP Chad linked the event to national goals for modernizing government and fostering inclusive growth. He described fiber-optic networks as a critical foundation for economic competition and integration, with precise mapping needed to guide investment and prevent wasteful overlaps. A representative from the regional telecom group emphasized the need for shared experience and coordinated action across borders for sustainable progress. The UN agency's delegate pointed to digital security and sovereignty as central discussion topics.
The gathering will also include expert talks on implementing free roaming across the subregion. The broader aim is to harmonize efforts, lower user costs, and build a more connected and competitive digital environment in Central Africa through cooperative projects.
The head of ARCEP Chad linked the event to national goals for modernizing government and fostering inclusive growth. He described fiber-optic networks as a critical foundation for economic competition and integration, with precise mapping needed to guide investment and prevent wasteful overlaps. A representative from the regional telecom group emphasized the need for shared experience and coordinated action across borders for sustainable progress. The UN agency's delegate pointed to digital security and sovereignty as central discussion topics.
The gathering will also include expert talks on implementing free roaming across the subregion. The broader aim is to harmonize efforts, lower user costs, and build a more connected and competitive digital environment in Central Africa through cooperative projects.
