Baku:Director-General of the Digital Transformation Authority, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ageed, addressed the United Nations Summit on Governance Innovation in Baku, emphasizing Sudan's commitment to digital transformation as a core strategy for national reconstruction and recovery. Representing the Government of Sudan, Dr. Al-Ageed participated in a session titled “Building the Public Sector of the Future Strategies, Capabilities and Requirements for Transformation,” which included attendees such as ministers and senior government officials.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, Dr. Al-Ageed questioned whether the current conditions in Sudan were favorable for digital transformation and public service innovation. He argued that exceptional circumstances should not delay digital transformation but rather highlight its urgency. Sudan's approach prioritizes operationalizing services and restoring delivery, subsequently completing legislative and regulatory frameworks. Dr. Al-Ageed mentioned recent enactments of laws concerning digital transformation, cybersecurity, data, and artificial intelligence.

Dr. Al-Ageed highlighted the Baldna platform, which unites over 46 government institutions and offers 134 digital services, focusing on those impacting citizens' livelihoods and economic activities. He asserted that the success of digital transformation should be gauged by its value delivery rather than the technology scale. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of communication and collective ownership among government entities for a successful digital transformation process.

He also noted that there is no universal model for government innovation, as solutions must be tailored to each country's unique challenges. Highlighting the role of federal and state digital transformation councils, Dr. Al-Ageed advocated for integrated and resilient digital infrastructure to ensure service continuity during crises.

Dr. Al-Ageed concluded by asserting that reconstruction should aim to build a more efficient and resilient government, rather than merely restoring pre-war conditions. He called for digital transformation to be a driving force in reconstruction efforts, not a project that awaits completion of reconstruction.