Abidjan, December 17, 2024 –Cisco, the worldwide leader in networking and security technologies, concluded a two-day visit to Côte d’Ivoire, in collaboration with Cybastion.
During the visit, Cisco and Cybastion announced theDigiEmpower Workforce Training Program, an ambitious digital workforce initiative in collaboration with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit signing included of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Cisco and the Minister Digitization, Minister of Women, Family and Children as well as the Minister for the Promotion of Youth, Professional Integration, and Civic Service.
Cybastion and Cisco executives held an engaging meeting with H.E. Tiémoko Meyliet Kone, Vice-President of the Government of Côte d'Ivoire, on equipping youth and women with world-class digital and cybersecurity skills to drive innovation, resilience, and growth across the country.
Hosted at the Cybastion Tech Academy, a high-level roundtable discussion with top leaders from the private sector, government, academia, and influencers focused on actionable solutions for building a robust digital workforce and fostering collaborative efforts to advance theDigiEmpower Workforce Training Program.
U.S. Ambassador Jessica Davis Ba, Ambassador to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, hosted a luncheon attended by representatives from the U.S. and Ivorian private sector, government, and academia, that highlighted how the United States can support in advancing the country's digital economy.
The visit concluded with a regional dialogue with Ministers of Women, Families and Children from Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea to discuss shared strategies for digital skills and empowerment for strengthening the regional digital ecosystem.
“The conclusion of this two-day visit marks a pivotal moment for our collaboration with Cisco and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire,” said Cybastion CEO Dr. Thierry Wandji. “Cybastion remains dedicated to driving impactful initiatives that unlock digital solutions that empower African countries to thrive in the digital age.”
For media inquiries, please contact: Shanta Bryant Gyan at email, sbgyan@cybastiontech.com
Website: www.cybastiontech.com
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About Cybastion:
Cybastion is an American technology company that delivers world-class digital and cybersecurity solutions to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Its mission is to empower Africa’s digital future by creating secure, resilient, and reliable digital ecosystems that drive innovation, growth, and prosperity.
Cisco concludes two-day visit focused on digital skills development and digital transformationin Ivory Coast
Abidjan, December 17, 2024– Cisco, global leader in networking and security technologies, concluded a two-day visit to Ivory Coast, in collaboration with Cybastion.
During this visit, Cisco and Cybastion announced theDigiEmpower Workforce training program, an ambitious initiative in favor of the development of digital skills in collaboration with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire. The visit was marked by the signing of aMemorandum of Understanding (MoU)between Cisco and the Ministries in charge of Digitalization, Women, Family and Children, as well as the Ministry of Youth Promotion, Professional Integration and Civic Service.
Cybastion and Cisco executives had a constructive meeting with H.E. Mr. Tiémoko Meyliet Koné, Vice President of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire, to discuss the importance of equipping young people and women with world-class digital and cybersecurity skills, to drive innovation, resilience and growth across the country.
Ahigh-level round tabletook place at the Cybastion Technology Academy, bringing together leaders from the private sector, government, academia and influencers. Discussions focused on concrete solutions to build a robust digital workforce and strengthen collaborative efforts to advance the agendaDigiEmpower Workforce Training.
U.S. Ambassador to Ivory Coast, Jessica Davis Ba, hosted a luncheon that brought together representatives from the U.S. and Ivorian private sector, government and academia. The discussions shed light on how the United States can support the advancement of the nation’s digital economy.
The visit concluded with aregional dialoguewith the Ministers of Women, Family and Children of Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, to discuss common strategies to strengthen digital skills and empowerment in the regional digital ecosystem.
“The conclusion of this visit marks a key moment in our collaboration with Cisco and the Government of Côte d’Ivoire,” said Dr. Thierry Wandji, CEO of Cybastion. “Cybastion remains committed to implementing impactful initiatives that unlock digital solutions to enable African countries to thrive in the digital age. »
For media inquiries, please contact:
Shanta Bryant Gyan by email: sbgyan@cybastiontech.com
Website:www.cybastiontech.com
About Cybastion:
Cybastion is an American technology company, providing world-class digital and cybersecurity solutions to accelerate digital transformation in Africa. Its mission is to empower Africa's digital future by creating secure, resilient and reliable digital ecosystems that drive innovation, growth and prosperity.
