Côte d'Ivoire plans to develop fixed and mobile broadband. The announcement was made by the Ivorian Minister of Digital Economy, Telecommunications and Innovation, Roger Adom who also talks about the upcoming arrival of 5 G. On the occasion of the Africa Tribune Forum, organized around the theme: "The role of financial institutions in the development of the African digital economy", the Ivorian government through the voice of Minister Roger Adom announced the 5 G connection soon. growth of the digital economy", Roger Adom assured that Côte d'Ivoire is working to "develop other forms such as fixed or mobile broadband with the upcoming arrival of 5G".

According to the authority, the country is experiencing a major digital transformation. Mobile money services "today carry out nearly 20 billion CFA francs in daily transactions". For him, the digital economy sector presents itself as a transversal tool and a real catalyst for the entire economy.

In addition, he speaks about the energy deficit that the country is experiencing. He observed that mobile networks are also "affected", implying that millions of people and services are impacted. Good news, the World Bank is supporting the PSNDEA, an important strategic project related to the opening up of rural areas by extending network coverage and connectivity.