Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Egypt ranked 22nd globally in the World Bank’s 2025 Digital Government Index, jumping 47 places from 2022. Strong gains across automation, service delivery, citizen engagement, and digital enablers reflect the impact of the Digital Egypt strategy and sustained investment in skills, infrastructure, and govtech innovation.
Mobile phone ownership in Nepal exceeds 80%, yet only 6% use mobile money. Despite this, mobile money drives formal savings growth amid persistent gender and access gaps. Digital finance and financial inclusion show promise for empowerment and economic development.
Egypt’s Minister of Communications, Amr Talaat, met with World Bank Vice President Sangboo Kim to strengthen cooperation on digital transformation. Discussions focused on enhancing digital infrastructure, skills, and awareness, aligning with Egypt’s Digital Egypt Strategy. Future collaborations include expanding submarine cables and nationwide internet services to promote digital inclusion.