Integrate and transform the WAEMU in a sustainable manner,
Through the Digital Transformation Fund (FTD),
The Digital Transformation Fund (FTD) works to strengthen regional digital sovereignty,
Integrate and transform the WAEMU in a sustainable manner,
About the fund
The creation of the The FTD—Fund for Digital Transformation in West Africa—enables BOAD and KfW to promote digital transformation in WAEMU countries and to help public administrations strengthen, secure, and develop their information systems, with a view to increasing their productivity and promoting greater transparency in public administration, , while significantly improving the quality of public services provided to citizens.
Objective
- Contribute to the digital transformation process in the countries of the WAEMU region by providing them with opportunities to finance projects.
- Strengthen BOAD’s capacity as a key player in the region.
Primary target
The FTD targets public administrations with three main objectives:
- Streamlining administrative procedures: Promote more efficient administration and reduce costs.
- Widespread physical and financial accessibility to a wide range of public services.
- Transparency of information regarding public policies and services.
Digitalization: A Major Public Policy Issue in WAEMU Countries
BMZ has made digitalization one of its top priorities
KfW is providing funding for the establishment of the FTD in partnership with BOAD
Why FTD?
The Digital Transformation Fund (FTD) provides funding for non-commercial public projects related to priority infrastructure and e-services proposed by public administrations (the national government, local authorities, or autonomous public institutions).
How does it work?
Review and Approval of FTD Projects
1
Preparation
Preparing for query analysis
2
Reception
Submission of applications
3
Instruction
Review of the credit file
6
Follow-up
Monitoring & Evaluation: Results and Achievements
5
Production
Implementation by the beneficiary
4
Acceptance
Approval and release of funds
Options for financing education, either through the FTD or the BOAD Education Fund
Eligible projects
The FTD funds non-commercial public projects related to infrastructure and priority e-services proposed by public authorities (the federal government, local governments, or autonomous public institutions), particularly in the following sectors:
1
Economy, finance,
Budget, and Planning
2
Civil Service
3
Civil Administration, Local Governments, Decentralization, and Local Development
4
Health, education, social development, justice, and humanitarian aid
Projects must pursue at least one of the three objectives
improve and develop government information systems (network infrastructure, IT equipment, and hardware);
develop and deploy tools and platforms for the delivery of digital services
(e-services)
strengthen the security of government information systems.
Project eligibility conditions
- Maximum project duration: 24 months
- Maximum budget: 2,500 million CFA francs
- Interest rate: 2.2%
- States are required to provide partial funding for the project
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Funding priority will be given to projects for which technical-economic feasibility studies and environmental and social impact assessments are fully or partially available;
if financial aid is not available, other funding options exist
Contacts
Below you will find the contact information for the national coordinators and liaisons, including their names, titles, and email addresses. These contacts are available to assist you with any inquiries, collaboration requests, or matters related to projects supported by the FTD.
Country
First and Last Name
Function
BOAD
Tontama Charles MILLOGO
Responsable domaine économie numérique
Département Infrastructures et économie numérique
boadsiege@boad.org
+228 22 21 59 06
BOAD
Raymond ASSOUKROU
Analyste financier principal
Département infrastructures et de économie numérique
+228 22 21 59 06
Benin
Arlène MENSAH
Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances
arlene.mensah@finances.bj
Benin
Djabirou AMADOU
Deputy Chief of Staff
Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalization
djabirou@gouv.bj
Burkina Faso
Adama YAMEOGO
Chef de service de coopération avec les Institutions Multilatérales Africaines
Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances
adamsyam2005@yahoo.fr
Burkina Faso
Célestin BAMOGO
Technical Support Specialist
Technical Support Officer, Directorate General for Digital Transformation (MTDPCE)
celestin.bamogo@tic.gov.bf
Côte d'Ivoire
Gala Armand KOUAME
Conseiller Technique au Ministre
Ministère des Finances et du Budget
akatioke@hotmail.com
Ivory Coast
Rockya Fofana
Directrice de Cabinet
Ministère de la Transition Numérique et de l'Innovation Technologique
R.fofana@telecom.gouv.ci
Guinea-Bissau
Secu Mamadu DIEME
Direction Générale de la Dette Publique
Ministère des Finances
Guinea-Bissau
Dr Briguel DUARTE
Member of the Board of Directors
Institute of Technology for Administrative Modernization
briguel.duarte@yahoo.fr
Mali
Isabelle KAMATE DAKOUO
Chef de Division Juridique à la Direction Générale de la Dette Publique
Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances
dakouo_isabelle@yahoo.fr
Mali
Aboul Kader KY
National Director of the Digital Economy
aky@dnen.gouv.ml
Niger
Abdoul Farouk ADAMOU HAMIDOU
Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances
ah.farouk2@gmail.com
Niger
Soumaila ABDOULKARIM
Technical Advisor to the Minister
absoumaila@yahoo.fr
Senegal
El Hadji Mamadou TOURE
Chef de la Division Afrique à la DCEF
Ministère de l'Economie, du Plan et de la Coopération
toureass2000@yahoo.fr
Senegal
Aissatou Jeanne NDIAYE SY
Directrice des technologie de l'Information et de la Communication
Ministry of Communications, Telecommunications, and Digital Affairs
aissatoujane.ndiaye@numerique.gouv.sn
Togo
Koffi KOUGBLENOU
Inspecteur Central du Tésor
Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances
koffi.kougblenou@tresorpublic.gouv.tg
Togo
Tchapo GBANDI
Head of the Economic and Statistical Analysis Unit
Ministry of the Digital Economy
tchapo.gbandi@numerique.gouv.tg
News
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