U.S. DTA Initiative Bridges Africa's Digital Divide in First Year
The U.S. has launched a significant initiative, Digital Transformation with Africa (DTA), to bridge the digital divide on the continent. Launched in December 2022 by President Joe Biden, the DTA has already secured pledges of $800 million and implemented numerous projects in its first year.
In its inaugural year, the DTA focused on digital economy and infrastructure, investing over $82 million. The U.S. Trade and Development Agency led the way, supporting 18 feasibility studies. Projects were scattered across Africa, with Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria hosting the most. Most initiatives, 22 out of 29, fell under the digital economy and infrastructure pillar.
The DTA's impact was felt beyond project implementation. It institutionalized itself through the Africa Digital Policy Council and three interagency working groups, involving over seventeen U.S. agencies in a whole-of-government approach. Despite the significant progress, the DTA's first-year achievements in terms of specific outcomes or impacts are not yet clear.
The DTA initiative, launched to close Africa's digital divide, has made a substantial start. With $800 million in pledged support and a focus on digital infrastructure, the DTA aims to bring more Africans online. In its second year, it plans to double investments and transition from feasibility studies to program implementation.
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