Cabinet approves India-Kenya pact on cooperation in Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation

The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation and exchange of experiences and digital technologies-based solutions in the implementation of digital transformational initiatives of both the country.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 5th December 2023 between the Government of the Republic of India through the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Government of the Republic of Kenya through the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital Economy on cooperation in the field of sharing successful Digital Solutions implemented at Population Scale for Digital Transformation.

Details:

The MoU intends to promote closer cooperation and exchange of experiences and digital technologies-based solutions in the implementation of digital transformational initiatives of both the country.

Implementation strategy and targets:

The MoU shall come into effect from the date of signature of the Parties and shall be remain in force for a period of 3 years.

Impact:

Both G2G and B2G bilateral Cooperation in the field of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) will be enhanced.

No. of beneficiaries:

MoU envisages improved collaboration leading to employment opportunities in the field of IT.

(With Inputs from PIB)