Digitalisation & Innovation Tracker
Track implementation progress of digital transformation initiatives across 15 priority areas and 8 Partner States. Monitor e-governance, digital infrastructure, innovation ecosystems, and fintech development.
Strategic Pillars
Building robust digital infrastructure including broadband networks, data centers, and cross-border connectivity to enable the digital economy.
Transforming government services through digital platforms, digital ID systems, and interoperable public service delivery.
Fostering innovation hubs, startup ecosystems, and technology entrepreneurship across the region.
Developing digital literacy and advanced technical skills to prepare the workforce for the digital economy.
Promoting financial inclusion through mobile money, digital payments, and fintech innovation.
Priority Areas
Achieve universal broadband access across all EAC Partner States through expanded fiber networks, 4G/5G deployment, and last-mile connectivity solutions.
Establish regional data center capacity and cloud infrastructure to support data sovereignty, reduce latency, and enable digital services.
Develop harmonized cross-border digital infrastructure including interconnection points, roaming agreements, and shared spectrum management.
Transform government service delivery through digital platforms, enabling citizens to access services online efficiently and transparently.
Establish interoperable digital identity systems that enable secure authentication for public and private services while protecting privacy.
Establish comprehensive data governance frameworks including data protection laws, open data policies, and cross-border data flow regulations.
Establish and support innovation hubs, technology parks, and incubators that foster entrepreneurship and technology development.
Create enabling environments for tech startups through regulatory sandboxes, startup acts, and access to funding.
Strengthen research and development capacity and facilitate technology transfer between academia, industry, and international partners.
Achieve universal digital literacy enabling all citizens to use digital tools for daily life, work, and civic participation.
Develop a pipeline of advanced digital skills including software development, data science, cybersecurity, and AI to meet industry demand.
Integrate ICT and STEM education across all levels of the education system to prepare youth for the digital economy.
Achieve universal financial inclusion through mobile money and digital financial services, enabling all citizens to access formal financial services.
Build a comprehensive digital payments ecosystem including cards, QR payments, and merchant acceptance networks.
Create enabling regulatory frameworks for fintech innovation including regulatory sandboxes, open banking, and digital lending oversight.
Framework Alignment
Aligned with the AU Digital Transformation Strategy and Smart Africa Single Digital Market initiative.
Strong AlignmentSupports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, Infrastructure) and SDG 4 (Quality Education) targets.
Full AlignmentImplements EAC Digital Transformation Strategy and EU-EAC DEEP Programme objectives.
Treaty-Based