The Gambia validates National Enterprise Architecture framework under GovStack Initiative
Date: 2026-05-22
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Gambia has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation agenda
with the successful validation and sign-off workshop for the country’s National
Enterprise Architecture under the GovStack initiative.
The workshop, supported by the International Telecommunication Union through its Regional Office for Africa, brought together government ministers, public institutions, technical experts, and development partners to formally endorse a unified digital blueprint for the country.
The
framework is expected to guide The Gambia’s digital transformation efforts over
the coming years by promoting a whole-of-government approach to public service
delivery through interoperable systems and shared Digital Public Infrastructure
(DPI).
Officials
indicated that the initiative is designed to improve coordination across
government institutions, enable seamless digital services, and strengthen
citizen-centric governance through connected digital systems.
The
validation process marks the transition from strategic planning to
implementation, with stakeholders emphasizing the importance of resilient,
inclusive, and digitally connected governance structures.
The
ITU commended the Government of The Gambia, the Gambia Information and
Communication Technology Agency (GICTA), and participating stakeholders for
their collaboration and commitment in advancing the country’s digital
modernization efforts.
The
GovStack initiative is aimed at supporting governments in developing scalable
and interoperable digital public infrastructure to improve the efficiency and
accessibility of public services.
