Technology
EAC, IGAD and Eastern African Countries Unite to Accelerate Regional Digital Integration and Connectivity
The East African Community (EAC), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and Eastern African countries implementing World Bank-supported digital transformation programmes have convened in Nairobi to strengthen regional cooperation and accelerate digital integration across the region. The three-day Regional Coordination Workshop on Accelerating Regional Digital Integration and Connectivity Across Eastern Africa, taking place from 22nd to 24th September 2026, brings together representatives from Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, alongside EAC, IGAD and the World Bank.