COSTIC 2026: The Ivorian Government Presents the Seven Pillars of Its National Strategy for Industry 4.0

Author: Jean Kelly KOUASSIPublished on: May 20, 2026Country: Ivory Coast

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COSTIC 2026: The Ivorian Government Presents the Seven Pillars of Its National Strategy for Industry 4.0

The 2026 edition of the Scientific Colloquium on Information and Communication Technologies (COSTIC 2026) is taking place at ESATIC, bringing together researchers and experts around Industry 4.0. Dr. Famaria Koné presented the seven pillars of the national digital transformation strategy: digital infrastructure, digital services, digital financial services, digital skills, business environment, technological innovation, and cybersecurity. General Guelpetchin Ouattara emphasized the importance of cybersecurity for the resilience of African states.

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