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The Zambian government has reportedly secured US$120 million grant for digital transformation.
Science and Technology Minister, Felix Mutati, who is attending the World Bank Group’s Global Digital Summit 2025 that is taking place in Washington DC, USA revealed this on Wednesday .
According to a statement issued in Lusaka on Wednesday, the Second edition of the Global Digital Summit is being held under the theme ‘Digital Pathways for All’.
The Summit is exploring cutting-edge digital solutions, sharing insights, and fostering valuable discussions about the transformative work that is shaping the future of digital development.
It is featuring dynamic keynotes, panels, Spark Talks, interactive breakouts, exclusive announcements, exhibits, demos, and networking opportunities.
In addition, the summit is addressing European and global green technology and policy priorities, including Digital Public Infrastructure and Development, Digital Progress and Trends, and Global Trends in AI Governance.
Mutati started his duties by paying a courtesy call on Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States of America Dr. Chibamba Kanyama in Washington DC.
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He is attending the Global Digital Summit, and he is accompanied by Secretary to Cabinet Mr Patrick Kangwa and Smart Zambia National Coordinator Mr Percy Chinyama.
The Minister will also attend side meetings with ITU SG (Connectivity) and World Bank President.
Additionally, the Minister shall visit the Exhibitions stand, with a focus on Ethiopia’s showcase of Digital ID.
The summit is supported by the Digital Development Partnership, a World Bank initiative supported by development partners aiming to advance digital transformation in low- and middle-income countries by building strong digital foundations and enablers while facilitating use cases for digital economies to thrive.
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