EU-Mozambique Digital Deal Targets Broadband, Cybersecurity

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Sunday, 19 October 2025 19:11

EU-Mozambique Digital Deal Targets Broadband, Cybersecurity

EU, Mozambique sign Digital Partnership under Global Gateway program
Deal supports connectivity, cybersecurity, and green digital economy
Aims to boost broadband, digital skills, and service interoperability

The European Union announced on Tuesday, October 14, that it has signed a Digital Partnership with Mozambique to strengthen bilateral cooperation around technology and sustainable development. The agreement was finalized by Américo Muchanga, Mozambique's Minister of Communication and Digital Transformation, and Myriam Ferran, Deputy Director General for International Partnerships at the European Commission.

The partnership falls under the EU’s Global Gateway program, which aims to mobilize up to 300 billion euros by 2027 to finance smart and resilient infrastructure globally. For Mozambique, the accord serves as a lever to boost connectivity, support the digital economy, and promote the green transition. Both parties intend to cooperate on key areas such as cybersecurity, digital skills, system interoperability, and the regional integration of Southern Africa's digital networks.

This initiative directly supports Mozambique's national digital transformation strategy, which is incorporated into the government's 2025-2029 five-year program. This national plan prioritizes developing telecommunication infrastructure, modernizing public services, and achieving digital inclusion for the population. Specifically, the Mozambican government seeks to increase broadband coverage, promote technological entrepreneurship, and strengthen local capacity in digital professions.

The new partnership is expected to help Mozambique standardize its public service platforms, reinforce the security of its critical infrastructure, and open access to new data management technologies. By integrating its networks into a regional digital ecosystem, the country would establish the necessary foundation for creating interoperable services and implementing advanced data analysis tools for both the government and the private sector.

Samira Njoya

REFORMS OVERVIEW

STARTING A BUSINESS (more info)

At the fifteenth position, worldwide, and first in Africa, under the Starting a Business index of the 2020 Doing Business ranking, Togo sustains its reformative dynamics with more reforms….

ENFORCING CONTRACTS (more info)

Compared to some years ago when it was one of the lowest rankers under the Doing Business’ Enforcing Contracts indicator, Togo, leveraging many efforts to improve its business climate, was able to jump significantly on the index in the recent years... .

CONTRACT EXECUTION (more info)

Creation of special chambers of commerce for small debts • Creation of chambers of commerce at the Court of Appeal • Civil and commercial cases now handled by distinct clerks • Establishment of commercial courts in Lomé and Kara • Lawyers and bailiffs now have access to the FORSETI COMMERCIAL platform • A maximum period of 100 days was fixed to settle a commercial dispute .

TRADING ACROSS BORDERS (more info)

In comparison to previous years,Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the“Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking on the “Trading across borders” index by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitalization and reduction in delays, for import and export procedures related to import and export.

CONSTRUCTION PERMIT (more info)

After moving from the 133rd to 127th place under the 2020 Doing Business’ construction permit index, Togo intends to reiterate this feat in the coming edition of the global ranking. To this end, it has introduced this year multiple reforms.

GETTING ELECTRICITY (more info)

Over the past two years, Togo’s ranking under the Doing Business’ Getting electricity and water indicator has increased consistently. Owing this performance to multiple reforms aimed at making it easier for businesses to access power and water, Lomé plans to introduce even more reforms this year to keep up its improvements.

REGISTERING A PROPERTY (more info)

Out of all the 'Doing Business’ indicators, Property Registration is where Togo has improved the most since 2018. Indeed, after spending years in the lowest part of this ranking, the country now seeks to beat Rwanda which is the best performer on this index in Africa. To do so, Lomé has been introducing many reforms, with the latest batch implemented this year.

PUBLIC PROCUREMENT (more info)

From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, Togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. Several reforms have been implemented to improve the sector much to the benefit of the private sector, which is the focus of the National Development Plan.

PAYING TAXES AND DUTIES (more info)

To improve its business environment, Togo introduced some important reforms related to the payment of tax and duties. From the replacement of some taxes to the cancellation of others through exemptions, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators. To achieve this, the authorities relied on digitization.