The Role of Digital Transformation in Sustainable Development in Egypt

Abstract

ARTICLE INFO Digitaltransformation is gradually transforming governments and businesses, and making them more competitive, as well as it offers several opportunities for economic growth and prosperity, as it enables countries to including, more diversified educational opportunities, universal access to the internet and a comprehensive and helpful environment to the development process. This paper discusses highlights the concept of the sustainable development and how the Communication and Information Technology industry contributes to achieving the sustainable development; therefore, this paper reviews the 17 SDGs (sustainable development goals) and explains how information technology has affect each goal and then it displays the endeavors of Egypt's government to utilize ICT in achieving sustainable development. These endeavors are represented in the digital projects and initiatives that were launched by the "Ministry of communication and information technology" in collaboration with other partners whether government entities or the private sector.

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