South Sudan has officially become the 17th country to join the Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA). This is a declaration of trust with the Smart Africa alliance to cooperate on digital economy cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The Smart Africa Trust Alliance (SATA) is the operational and coordination mechanism to enable cross-border use of digital identities and data to stimulate trade and services in Africa.
Michael Makuei Lueth, the Minister of Information, Communication Technology and Postal Services, signed the declaration last week.
Briefing the press after the signing ceremony, Telecommunication Undersecretary, Thomas Gatkuoth said with this declaration, South Sudan will now begin working with other member states of the alliance to commence work on digital economy structures as well as border trade.
The declaration would also offer more chances for scholarships for South Sudanese Students to learn more about the digital economy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
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