Critical Role Dfis 4ir Takes Centre Stage Govtech 2023

This is a media statement from the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) highlighting the critical role of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in driving digital transformation and ICT development, particularly in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). The statement outlines the DBSA’s focus on funding commercially sustainable ICT projects, including digital infrastructure, data centres, and rural connectivity, to promote inclusive growth and regional integration across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. It emphasizes the need for policy engagement on ICT skills and job repurposing in the digital economy.