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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 87027, member: 27"]
Half a billion dollars is about to get pumped into Congo’s tech backbone, aiming to rewire government systems and drag internet costs down.

Digital overhaul backed by $500M
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[*]The Ministry of the Digital Economy met World Bank and AFD delegates.
[*]Augustin Kibassa Maliba steered talks on fast-tracking the program.
[*]Funding totals 500 million dollars for nationwide digital upgrades.
[*]Leaders want tech to power economic growth across the DRC.
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State data and cybersecurity focus
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[*]Plans push government data onto secure digital platforms.
[*]Officials aim to lock down strategic infrastructure with a cybersecurity center.
[*]Ministries are set to get tighter connectivity for smoother administration.
[*]Sovereignty over state information sits high on the agenda.
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Infrastructure and e-governance push
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[*]Major cities will be linked through high-speed networks.
[*]Reduced internet costs rank as a primary target.
[*]Public services are slated for full digital conversion.
[*]Civil records will move online to cut paperwork headaches.
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Artificial intelligence training plan
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[*]An Artificial Intelligence Sphere will train Congolese students.
[*]Program designers want advanced tech skills built locally.
[*]The DRC hopes to claim a serious spot in African innovation.
[*]Digital tools are framed as the engine for modernization.
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