Zambia has secured $120 million in funding from the World Bank’s Digital Development Partnership to accelerate its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) agenda, Minister of Science and Technology Felix Mutati announced.
Speaking at the Global Digital Summit in Washington, D.C., Mutati emphasized that the funding will drive advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), expand digital connectivity, and enhance digital skills training—key pillars for the country’s digital transformation.
This investment builds on the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP), which previously received $100 million from the World Bank to develop a robust digital ecosystem for public service delivery.
Mutati also underscored the critical role of the private sector in Zambia’s digital growth, highlighting plans to remove import duties on digital infrastructure to improve accessibility, boost connectivity, and generate additional revenue.
Currently in the strategy and design phase of DPI implementation, Zambia has joined the 50-in-5 campaign, a global initiative focused on building secure, interoperable digital systems to support economic development.
Through these initiatives, Zambia is positioning itself as a regional leader in digital innovation, ensuring the country remains competitive and inclusive in the evolving global digital economy.
