The Government of Zambia has secured 120 million United States Dollars grant for digital transformation. This has been revealed by Science and Technology Minister Honorable Felix C. Mutati MP, who is attending the World Bank Groupโs Global Digital Summit 2025 that is taking place in Washington DC, USA from 17 to 20 March 2025 under the theme โDigital Pathways for Allโ. It is the second edition of the Global Digital Summit, which was launched in March 2024.
The Summit is exploring cutting-edge digital solutions, sharing insights, and fostering valuable discussions about the transformative work that is shaping the future of digital development. It is featuring dynamic keynotes, panels, Spark Talks, interactive breakouts, exclusive announcements, exhibits, demos, and networking opportunities.
It is supported by the Digital Development Partnership, a World Bank initiative supported by development partners aiming to advance digital transformation in low- and middle-income countries by building strong digital foundations and enablers while facilitating use cases for digital economies to thrive.
In addition, the summit is addressing European and global green technology and policy priorities, including:
Digital Public Infrastructure and Development
Digital Progress and Trends
Global Trends in AI Governance
Who on Earth Is Using Generative AI?
Green Digital Transformation
The Path to 5G in the Developing World
Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets
Advancing Cloud and Data Infrastructure Markets
Digital First Responders
Digital Opportunities in African Businesses
The aim is to shape the future of sustainable technology.
Honorable Mutati started his duties by paying a courtesy call on Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States of America Dr. Chibamba Kanyama in Washington DC. He is attending the Global Digital Summit, and he is accompanied by Secretary to Cabinet Mr Patrick Kangwa and Smart Zambia National Coordinator Mr Percy Chinyama.
The key highlights for the Digital Summit sessions include:
– High-Level Insights: Axel van Trotsenburg (World Bank) and Doreen Bogdan-Martin (ITU) on global digital development.
– AI and Development: Sessions on AI applications, including “AI Synergy” and “AI Pathways.”
– Future of Work: “AI Renaissance: Jobs of the Future” explores workforce development strategies.
The Minister will also attend side meetings with ITU SG (Connectivity) and World Bank President. (DZAP & opportunity for another Project in VET) Additionally, the Minister shall visit the Exhibitions stand, with a focus on Ethiopia’s showcase of Digital ID.
