Senegal reviews digital infrastructure and connectivity challenges at KPMG series
Date: 2026-02-08
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The Chief of Staff of the Minister of Communication,
Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, representing Minister Alioune Sall,
emphasized that robust, resilient, and accessible digital infrastructure is
essential for digital inclusion, a competitive digital economy, and efficient
public services.
The
discussions underscored universal connectivity as a matter of sovereignty,
economic development, and territorial equity. Participants highlighted the
state’s commitment to full territorial coverage, improving quality of service,
maintaining a stable regulatory framework for investment, and leveraging
digital infrastructure for e-health, e-education, e-government, and local
innovation.
The
meeting also stressed the importance of shared infrastructure, satellite
solutions for underserved areas, strengthening the regulator’s role, and
fostering responsible public-private partnerships.
Outcomes
from the session will inform Senegal’s 2026–2030 digital roadmap, with a focus
on moving from analysis to actionable initiatives to connect every territory,
business, and citizen.
