Gabon to Digitize Driver's Licenses, Improve Traffic Flow

By : Samira Njoya

Date : lundi, 03 février 2025 08:45

Last updated : lundi, 03 février 2025 08:50

Gabon is undergoing a significant digital transformation, embracing cutting-edge technology to modernize its public services and upgrade key urban infrastructure. This initiative aims to solidify its position as a leader in e-governance.

Gabon's Minister of Transport and Merchant Marine, Jonathan Ignoumba (photo, center), signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday with DSD, a company specializing in digitalization, according to government officials. The initiative aims to modernize transport documents, such as driver’s licenses and vehicle registration cards, while upgrading Libreville’s urban infrastructure with solutions like rotating parking systems and smart traffic lights.

Djemory Doumbouya, CEO of DSD, said his company, which is already active in Guinea, Uganda, and Liberia, will quickly mobilize resources to conduct feasibility studies. "Following this signing, we will develop a business plan, set an implementation timeline, and submit these elements to Gabonese authorities for approval before finalizing the contract," he explained.

The project aligns with Gabon Digital, a government initiative launched last November and overseen by a steering committee (Copil), focused on modernizing public services and streamlining administrative procedures. A digital platform will be deployed later this year to support these efforts, according to the committee.

If the implementation details are agreed upon, the project could significantly improve traffic management in Libreville, a city of nearly one million residents—about half of Gabon’s population. The capital faces growing congestion and stands to benefit from smart mobility solutions designed to reduce traffic jams, enhance road safety, and optimize urban space.

The digitalization of transport documents is also expected to bring multiple benefits, including fraud reduction, better data traceability, simplified administrative processes for citizens, and greater efficiency in managing public infrastructure.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji

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