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Mali Launches Digitalization of Payments and Public Services

© Photo X / @AESinfosMali's President Assimi Goita chairs the official ceremony launching the digitalization of means of payment and public services of the state.
Mali's President Assimi Goita chairs the official ceremony launching the digitalization of means of payment and public services of the state. - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 20.07.2024
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A 2023 report by the West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly showed that Mali has made notable strides in its digital transformation, particularly in mobile connectivity, e-commerce growth, digital payments, ICT infrastructure, and government digital initiatives. Nevertheless, the country continues to push forward.
On Friday, Mali initiated the digital transformation of payments and public services.
President Assimi Goita chaired the official ceremony launching the digitalization of means of payment and public services of the state.
The digitalization of payments and public services will allow Malian citizens to carry out their administrative procedures online, pay their taxes electronically, and access a wide range of dematerialized public services.
However, it will have a broader impact beyond enhancing public services. Digitalization will also contribute to combating corruption through the establishment of traceability and accountability measures. Furthermore, it would facilitate financial and social inclusion by allowing a greater number of Malians to access essential services and participate fully in the economic life of the nation.
Veronica Wandiki holds a Kenyan flag during the celebrations of Kenya's 60th Independence Day, also known as Jamhuri Day, at the Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on December 12, 2023.  - Sputnik Africa, 1920, 08.07.2024
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