Digital Skills

European agencies are exploring AI procurement, but regulatory uncertainty, compliance costs, and limited digital skills continue to slow adoption, especially among small and midsize businesses. AWS executive Sasha Rubel sees public-sector procurement as a potential opening for smaller European suppliers, although no specific tender, contract value, or buying timeline is identified.

The Nigerian government, partnering with Easybuy and WAWUAfrica, is investing in a program to equip 10 million youths and women with vital digital and entrepreneurial skills. This initiative will enhance economic participation and may present lucrative procurement opportunities for vendors in training and technology sectors.

The Kenyan government introduces the "Kenya AI for Disability Project" to combat the 1% employment rate of persons with disabilities. Collaborating with tech firms and a proposed **KES 100 million** fund, this initiative aims to foster inclusive digital innovation and skills training across the nation.