Jaber highlighted that Africa's digital future requires coordinated efforts. "We cannot do it alone," he said. "We have to work together-with governments, public institutions, operators, and digital players-to ensure Africa is included in this digital era and ready for the AI-driven next era." He emphasized that the private sector must provide services to help public institutions digitally transform while governments and regulators must create an environment that secures investments and accelerates technology adoption.
The biggest pillar, or perhaps the biggest opportunity, is when we work closely with the private sector. The private and public sectors can collaborate on two fronts. First, as a service provider, the private sector can support the public sector in digitally transforming their operations, improving efficiency, and better addressing citizens' daily needs and transactions. Second, as corporate citizens, we must ensure that governments provide policies and facilities that create a secure environment for investment. Most importantly, this collaboration enables the acceleration of technology adoption across the countries where we operate.
- Hassan Jaber, CEO, Axian Telecom
