IGAD validated the regional digital PPP framework in Kenya

Regional officials are hammering out PPP rules to speed digital integration, betting public-private teamwork beats siloed projects.

IGAD pushes a shared PPP playbook

• The Intergovernmental Authority on Development convened a regional validation workshop.
• Focused on a Public-Private Partnerships framework.
• The goal is faster digital transformation across member states.

Who opened and framed the talks

• Dr. Fatuma Adan opened the workshop in Kenya.
• Dr. Mohy Tohami set objectives and an agenda.
• Policymakers and regulators filled the room.

What participants are reviewing

• The draft regional PPP framework is under scrutiny.
• Best practices are being compiled.
• The training manual is up for validation.

Support and funding angle

• World Bank backs the effort.
• Eastern Africa Regional Digital Integration Project underpins it.
• Financial and technical muscle sits behind the process.

What areas does the framework targets

• Connectivity across borders.
• Cybersecurity cooperation.
• Innovation and shared digital services.

Why IGAD is doing this

• Coordination beats fragmented national rollouts.
• Public and private sectors get pushed to collaborate.
• Digital infrastructure is treated as a regional asset.