Cabo Verde Launches National 5G Strategy to Become Digital Hub by 2030
The launch event brought together policymakers, telecommunications operators, technology companies, and international partners to discuss how 5G can accelerate the modernization of the Cape Verdean economy and strengthen the country’s position as a digital platform in the Atlantic.
Cape Verde has launched its National Strategy for 5G, setting the country on a path to become a regional hub for telecommunications, innovation, and entrepreneurship by 2030.
The initiative is led by the Ministry of Digital Economy as part of the Cape Verde Digital Project, funded by the World Bank and implemented through the Directorate-General of Telecommunications and Digital Economy (DGTED). The strategy is based on economic feasibility studies and aims to increase internet penetration to 90% by 2026, improve the quality and speed of connectivity, and expand access to digital services across the country.
5G technology is seen as a critical infrastructure for the next decade, with the potential to generate significant economic impact by 2036 and drive growth in sectors such as smart tourism, digital health, education, and agriculture.
The strategy emphasizes a collaborative approach, involving regulators, telecom operators, the private sector, academia, international partners, and the diaspora. The government aims to create a more connected, competitive, inclusive, and sustainable digital environment in Cape Verde.
The launch event brought together policymakers, telecommunications operators, technology companies, and international partners to discuss how 5G can accelerate the modernization of the Cape Verdean economy and strengthen the country’s position as a digital platform in the Atlantic.
