Orange, the pan-African telecommunications operator, has unveiled its latest Orange Digital Center ODC in Guinea-Bissau. This new facility is part of Oranges broader initiative to foster digital skills, promote innovation, and support local entrepreneurship across Africa.
The ODC in Guinea-Bissau is designed as a comprehensive ecosystem. It offers a range of free programs aimed at developing digital competencies among young people. The centers primary focus is on enhancing employability and nurturing local entrepreneurial talent.
Within a single location, the ODC houses various facilities. These include a coding school for hands-on digital training, a FabLab Solidaire for digital production and prototyping, and an Orange Fab startup accelerator. The center also benefits from the backing of Orange Ventures Africa, the groups investment fund dedicated to supporting promising startups.
Brelotte Ba, Deputy CEO of Orange Middle East and Africa, emphasized the transformative potential of the center. He described it as more than just a technology hub, but a catalyst for Guinea-Bissaus digital future. Ba expressed hope that by providing free access to cutting-edge resources, the ODC would inspire a new generation of creators and leaders.
Sekou Drame, CEO of Sonatel and chairman of Orange Bissaus board, highlighted the significance of the ODCs inauguration. He framed it as a crucial step in the Sonatel Groups commitment to fostering innovation and digital inclusion in Guinea-Bissau. Orange Bissau operates as a subsidiary of the Sonatel Group, which is part of the larger Orange Group.
