The Congolese Minister of Posts, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs, Augustin Kibassa Maliba, recently inaugurated the African Institute for the Development of Information and Communication Technologies in Kinshasa, funded by Huawei. This new institute aims to enhance local skills in the digital sector and address the growing demand for information and communication technologies (ICT), and is part of the National Digital Plan Horizon 2025.
This initiative seeks to reduce the digital skills gap in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship in the tech sector. The minister emphasized the importance of this institution in promoting digital inclusion, which is essential for the country’s economic and social development. The partnership with Huawei, a global telecommunications giant, ensures access to cutting-edge technologies and high-quality training, thereby boosting the skills of young Congolese.
The institute will offer a variety of training programs, ranging from basic ICT skills to advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. Additionally, it plans to collaborate with local and international universities to develop curricula tailored to the needs of the market and local businesses. This concerted effort aims to create an ecosystem conducive to innovation and job creation in the digital sector, contributing to the digital transformation of the DRC.
