Bangui–Berbérati fibre backboneBangui–Berbérati fibre backbone
Structuring south-west link. Digital opening up of regional capitals.
Sectors·Digital
05 / SectorDigital
« Digital is a state-level undertaking. »
Digital sovereignty, backbone, identity, public IS, connectivity.
Field photo — DigitalProvisionalMarket read
Sector indicators — provisional
~15%
National internet penetration
3
Main cities connected by fibre
1
Active international backbone (via Cameroon)
5 years
National digital strategy
01Why now
An identified market tension.
Digital sovereignty, backbone, identity, public IS, connectivity.
Entry points exist at several levels. The delegation makes it possible to qualify the real priorities, their maturity, and the relevant technical counterparts.
02Value creation
Three structuring entry points.
01 — Build
Build
Fibre, backbone, data, equipment, coverage.
02 — Run
Run
Integration, hosting, operation, support.
03 — Secure
Secure
Identity, KYC, cybersecurity, digital trust.
03Relevant profiles
Who should come.
01Telecom operators
02Integrators
03Sovereign cloud
04Cyber
05Fintech & ID
06State IS advisory
04What you come to find in Bangui
01
Reading of priorities
Maturity, calendar, counterparts.
02
Identifying counterparts
Authorities, operators, local partners.
03
Outbound action plan
Documentation, technical mission, calendar.
05Possible entry formats
Four compatible modes.
01
Invest
Equity contribution, participation, JV.
02
Deliver
EPC contract, supply, equipment.
03
Operate
Concession, operation, O&M.
04
Structure
Advisory mandate, structuring, financing.
06Flagship projects
Three files to qualify on site.
Bangui–Berbérati fibre backboneSovereign digital identitySovereign digital identity
Sovereign identity platform. Foundational building block for digital trust.
Tier-III sovereign data centerTier-III sovereign data center
Hosting of critical public IS. Compliance and service continuity.
Illustrative projects — final selection set with the Central African counterpart.
07Regulatory framework
A framework being built.
Standard PPAs, tariffs, guarantee mechanisms. The pieces are falling into place. The exact reading is done on site, with the relevant counterparts.
- Energy framework law · 2024 revision under implementation
- Investment code · 10-year stability
- PPA mechanism · standard framework being finalised
- Partial risk guarantee · co-instruction with partners
- Tariff structure · progressive tariff review
08The mission
5 days in Bangui · covered from Addis Ababa onwards.
- Base package · 2 representatives per company
- Single-room add-on
- Additional representatives possible
- Flight country of origin → Addis not included
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