Côte d’Ivoire pushes for stronger digital regulation as ARTCI Council presents roadmap
Date: 2026-05-12
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Côte
d’Ivoire’s Minister of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation, Djibril
Ouattara, has received the roadmap of the newly appointed Regulatory Council of
ARTCI as the country seeks to strengthen digital regulation and accelerate its
digital transformation agenda.
The
meeting, held on May 11, 2026, brought together members of the new Regulatory
Council led by its President, Roger Félix Adom.
During
the session, the Council outlined key priorities for its mandate, including
reinforcing regulatory oversight, promoting transparency, and ensuring greater
rigour in the governance of the digital sector.
Ouattara
emphasized the need for close collaboration between the ministry, the
regulator, and other digital ecosystem stakeholders to ensure that Côte
d’Ivoire’s regulatory framework evolves in line with rapid technological
changes.
The
discussions also focused on adapting regulatory mechanisms to support
innovation, digital infrastructure development, and the broader national
strategy for digital transformation.
