Mozambique has presented its priorities in Doha, Qatar, for accelerating the country’s digital transformation, focusing on expanding broadband internet access, deploying 5G technology, using artificial intelligence and strengthening cybersecurity and data protection.

The position was presented by the Minister of Communications and Digital Transformation, Américo Muchanga, during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference 2026, which is taking place from 9 to 12 November in Doha.

In his address, the minister highlighted Mozambique’s vision of building an inclusive, secure and sustainable digital society, based on technological innovation and the use of information and communication technologies as instruments of development.

Among the priorities presented is also the application of artificial intelligence and big data in disaster prevention and management, with a view to strengthening the country’s capacity to anticipate and respond to events that affect it.

The minister also identified expanding internet access, developing new technological solutions and strengthening digital security and data protection mechanisms as central areas of the digital transformation agenda.

On the sidelines of the conference, Américo Muchanga held bilateral meetings with representatives of Saudi Arabia and Estonia, aimed at deepening cooperation with Mozambique in the communications and digital transformation sectors.

The ITU Plenipotentiary Conference brings together representatives of member states to discuss international guidelines and priorities in the fields of telecommunications and information and communication technologies.