Development of Data Centre Infrastructures Underpinning the Digital Economy
USD 9.00M
Total Cost
25%
Progress
4
Stakeholders
11
Countries
Project Definition
Project Stage
Project Overview
The Development of Data Centre Infrastructures Underpinning the Digital Economy project envisions establishing six new data centres in Burundi, Central African Republic, São Tomé & Príncipe, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, and Gabon, alongside the reinforcement of five existing centres in Angola, Republic of Congo, Cameroon, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Its core objectives are to secure cyberspace, build user confidence in digital services, and regionalize intra-ECCAS data exchange to reduce latency and improve access times .
Key Objectives
Project Objectives: Secure cyberspace, Build digital confidence, Regionalize digital data exchange, Reduce response times, Improve data access, Support digital transformation, Guarantee digital sovereignty, Enable regional integration
Strategic Importance
Critical for regional digital infrastructure development and cybersecurity enhancement
Technical Specifications
Technology: Modern data center infrastructure with regional interconnection capabilities
Capacity: Six new data centers and five reinforced centers across 11 countries
Capacity: Six new data centers and five reinforced centers across 11 countries
Financing Structure
Public and private financing coordination across multiple countries
Market Analysis
Growing demand for regional data sovereignty and digital services
Investment Opportunities
Significant private investment opportunities in data center development, operations, and digital services
Key Stakeholders
Sponsor: ECCAS Secretariat
Partners: ECCAS ICT National Authorities
Partners: ECCAS ICT National Authorities
For More Information, Contact:
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org
Christelle Onana
christellen@auda-nepad.org
Bernard Brian Cudjoe
bernardc@auda-nepad.org
www.au-pida.org