Niger Moves to Adopt National Digital Development Policy for 2026–2035
The National Digital Development Policy is structured around three key pillars: strengthening governance and security in the digital sector, expanding digital infrastructure and services, and developing digital skills and innovation.
Niger is advancing plans to adopt a National Digital Development Policy covering the period 2026–2035, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and strengthening its role in the regional digital economy. The initiative was discussed during a validation workshop held in Niamey on March 11, 2026, chaired by the Minister of Communication and New Information and Communication Technologies , Adji Ali Salatou. The workshop also reviewed the Sectoral Digital Development Plan for 2026–2030, which outlines the implementation roadmap for the broader national strategy.
The proposed policy seeks to make digital technologies widely accessible to the population and position them as a key driver of Niger’s socio-economic development by 2035. Among its main goals are expanding access to mobile and internet services, supporting economic sovereignty through digital production capacity, and improving digital connectivity across both urban and rural areas. The strategy also aims to strengthen financial inclusion, stimulate the development of local digital content, and create a supportive environment for the growth of national startups and digital enterprises.
As part of the plan, Niger intends to strengthen its digital infrastructure, including developing optical fiber connectivity to position the country as a regional interconnection hub. The strategy also prioritizes modernizing public administration through e-government initiatives, improving governance systems, and enhancing transparency and efficiency in public services. Efforts will also focus on connecting rural communities and enabling government institutions to implement digital transformation strategies.
The National Digital Development Policy is structured around three key pillars: strengthening governance and security in the digital sector, expanding digital infrastructure and services, and developing digital skills and innovation. Its implementation will be supported by a coordination and monitoring framework designed to ensure effective execution, risk management, and measurable progress toward the country’s digital transformation objectives.
