By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau, Cosmas Zavazava, has met
with Zara Ahmed, General Director of Artificial Intelligence at Chad’s Ministry
of Telecommunications, to discuss enhanced cooperation on digital development
and emerging technologies.
The
meeting focused on capacity-building in policy and regulatory frameworks,
particularly in relation to new and emerging technologies, as Chad works to
accelerate its digital transformation agenda. Both sides explored opportunities
to strengthen collaboration under the Early Warnings for All initiative and
deepen Chad’s participation in ITU Development study groups.
Discussions
also touched on expanding technical cooperation aimed at boosting the country’s
start-up ecosystem, with an emphasis on supporting innovation and local talent.
The
engagement reinforced ITU’s commitment to partnering with Chad to advance
inclusive and sustainable digital growth.
