The Samsung Digital Village, a cluster of connected health, education and administration facilities, fast-tracks the digital development of underserved communities.
The Gabonese government, currently seeking to harness ICTs for socio-economic development across the country, has shown keen interest in the installation. Government officials have reviewed progress during the development of the Digital Village, and numerous dignitaries attended the official launch. Other stakeholders, including Airtel and Gabon Telecom, were engaged in providing connectivity for the Digital Village.
Gabon Telecom, one of the most vital internet providers in this Central African nation, was actually the first company in the region to offer 4G services to its customers thanks to the help of majority stakeholder Maroc Telecom.
Read more: ICT Progress in Gabon Makes of the country a Pioneer in Central Africa
The first phase of deployment for national e-health cards is taking place one year after Gabon national health care body, CNAMGS, announced the selection of Gemalto as its official supplying solution for cards, personalization services and ID verification systems.
Read more: Pilot phase of e-Healthcare project begins in Gabon