02 May 2024

The Congolese government is launching a project to provide high-speed internet connectivity in the public universities Marien Ngouabi and Denis Sassou N’Guesso.

WiFi access points will be installed on the campuses of these establishments to allow students, teachers, and administration to connect for free.

The program is component 2 of the Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PATN) which aims to increase underserved populations’ access to high-speed internet and improve capacity of government to provide adapted public services using digital technology. It is supported by the World Bank, which finances it to the tune of $100 million.

Providing free internet in public universities will help develop e-learning by facilitating access to information and educational resources online.