en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gabon recently submitted two decrees to the Senate to advance the modernization of digital payments and strengthen the electronic archiving system, aiming to further its digital sovereignty agenda.

Gabon's Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalization, and Innovation, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, presented the legal framework underpinning Digital Payment Decree No. 0002/PR/2026 and Electronic Archiving Decree No. 0003/PR/2026 during a Senate hearing. The digital payment decree establishes a legal framework for gradually shifting government revenues and expenditures to traceable electronic payment channels, aiming to enhance transparency, reduce reliance on cash, and expand financial inclusion for the informal sector. This sector holds a significant share of Gabon's economic activities. Doumba stated before senators that these reforms are not limited to formal institutions but also aim to benefit citizens, small traders, and retirees by integrating simpler digital payment systems into daily economic activities. He added that these measures are part of the infrastructure needed to support a broader transition toward a digital economy based on transparency, accountability, and inclusion.

The Senate Committee on Culture, Social Affairs, and Communication reviewed the electronic archiving decree, focusing on cybersecurity standards, implementation costs, and adoption timelines in the public sector. The legislation establishes rules for preserving digital records, including requirements for authenticity, legal validity, and secure storage, applicable as more government services migrate online. Officials stated that the two decrees form a complementary framework aimed at strengthening governance, improving administrative efficiency, and supporting secure digital transactions and data management. These reforms align with broader continental efforts to expand digital inclusion, modernize public services, and enhance state oversight of critical digital infrastructure and data systems. According to the government, these reforms will help position Gabon as a regional hub for digital governance, attract technology investment, boost public trust in online services, and support long-term economic diversification through innovation and secure digital infrastructure.

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