Expression Of Interest Are Invited For The Digital Malawi Program Phase I Digital Foundations Project

Expression Of Interest Are Invited For The Digital Malawi Program Phase I Digital Foundations Project 1 Background Information And Communication Technology Ict Is Now Globally Recognized As An Essential Tool In Promoting Competitiveness Job Creation Sustainable Development And Overall Poverty Reduction A Combination Of Widespread Access To Broadband And A Robust Ict Services Ecosystem Can Offer A Powerful Platform For Reducing Poverty Improving Human Development And Increasing Government Transparency And Efficiency Icts Have The Potential To Transform Business And Government Driving Entrepreneurship Innovation And Economic Growth And Breaking Down Barriers Of Distance And Cost In The Delivery Of Services In Recognition Of The Critical Role That Icts Plays In Fostering Socio Economic Development And Empowering The Poor The Government Of Malawi Secured A Loan From The World Bank To Implement An Ict Project Digital Malawi Program Phase I Digital Foundations Project The Implementation Agency For The Project Is The Public Private Partnership Commission Other Stakeholders Include Ministry Of Information And Communications Technology The E Government Department And The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority The Government Of Malawi Intends To Use Part Of The Loan Proceeds To Engage A Ict Partnerships Analyst To Assist The Government In Establishing Partnerships And Managing Relationships With A Variety Of Global And National Stakeholders With The Aim Of Promoting Digital Skills And The GovernmentS Digital Development Agenda With A Special Focus On Digitally Enabled Innovation Entrepreneurship And Digital Inclusion In Malawi The Ict Partnerships Analyst Will Also Be Responsible For Articulation Of Results And Impact From Activities Supported By The Digital Malawi Program On Behalf Of The Government

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