Minister Djibril Ouattara pays working visit to ARTCI

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril Ouattara has conducted an official working visit to the Telecommunications/ICT Regulatory Authority of Côte d’Ivoire (ARTCI), marking his first formal engagement with the institution since assuming office.

The Minister was received by the President and members of the Regulatory Council, alongside the Director General of ARTCI, Lakoun Ouattara. The visit featured meetings with ARTCI staff followed by a strategic working session involving the Management Committee and members of the Board.

According to ARTCI, the discussions focused on reinforcing institutional collaboration and aligning priorities in support of the country’s digital transformation agenda. Key themes included the development of digital technologies, technological innovation, and regulatory frameworks designed to enhance the sector’s contribution to national development.

The visit was described by the Authority as an opportunity to strengthen institutional ties and reaffirm a shared commitment to advancing Côte d’Ivoire’s digital ecosystem for the benefit of citizens.

The engagement signals the beginning of closer coordination between the Ministry and ARTCI as the government pursues policies aimed at accelerating digital adoption, innovation, and sector governance.