The Role of Space Technologies to Angola's Sustainable Development – Dr Zolana Joà£o, DG of GGPEN
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- 22 Aug 2022
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On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication (MINTTICS), in partnership with Internet Technology Angola (ITA), organised the Angola Tech Hub Forum to commemorate the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day.
The forum themed “Angola’s Leadership for Digital Transformation in Africa” brought together 200 individuals from various social sectors and representatives from several industries, including hotels, finance, education and banking. The event aimed to bring together policymakers and government members to reflect on the potential and development of ICT, pointing out new business solutions within the scope of the diversification of the national economy.
The event also featured a keynote speech from the Angolan Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication and several panel discussions, including a presentation from Dr Zolana João, the Director-General of the Management Office of the National Space Program (GGPEN).
In his keynote address, the Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Social Communication, Engineer Manuel Homem, cited the ANGOSAT satellite communication network project and the Earth Observation Program as structuring.
According to the minister, such projects are “promoting the different agendas of digital transformation, positioning themselves as a driving force to accelerate Africa’s digital single market, improve the business environment and technological modernisation of public services, with digital inclusion as indispensable tools for co-observation and citizen participation in the decision-making process, as well as economic and social well-being”.
In addition, Engineer Manuel reiterated that the government would continue to invest in projects such as the creation of the television broadcasting industry and market within the framework of the digital communication strategy, the national broadband infrastructure [submarine and terrestrial fibre], the national satellite transmission structure of the ANGOSAT communication network project and the Earth observation programme, within the framework of the strategy of the Management Office of the National Space Program (GGPEN). Read More...
