Benin Digital Agency delegation visits Irembo to strengthen e-government collaboration

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

A delegation from Agence des Systèmes d'Information et du Numérique (ASIN) of Benin has visited the headquarters of Irembo in Kigali, Rwanda, as part of efforts to exchange knowledge and strengthen collaboration in digital government services.

The visit was led by Anziz Adéyèmi Adehan, Head of eServices and Platforms Department at ASIN, and focused on sharing technical expertise and best practices in the development and management of digital public service platforms.

During the engagement, the Irembo team provided an overview of its technical operations, product development processes and strategic roadmap for expanding digital government services in Rwanda. The delegation also interacted with engineers and product teams, discussing system architecture, service delivery models and digital transformation strategies.

The discussions included an observation of an artificial intelligence-supported code review session, allowing participants to exchange ideas on software development practices and the use of emerging technologies in digital service delivery.

Officials from both institutions noted that the engagement reflects growing cooperation among African countries to strengthen e-government platforms and digital infrastructure through knowledge sharing and peer-to-peer collaboration.

The visit also highlighted the importance of regional cooperation in accelerating digital transformation across the continent by enabling governments to learn from each other’s experiences in developing citizen-focused digital services.