UPSC Previous Year Question | Mains GS2 | 2025

India-Africa digital partnership is achieving mutual respect, co-development and long-term institutional partnerships. Elaborate. (Answer in 150 words)

Answer

Introduction

India-Africa digital cooperation is moving from technology transfer toward co-created capacity aligned with Global South priorities.

Analysis

Partnership

  • Digital public infrastructure, telemedicine, education, fintech, scholarships and training address locally identified needs.
  • Government, university and startup links create durable institutional capacity.

Way Forward Or Assessment

Conditions

Respect for African agency and data sovereignty, affordable connectivity, local-language content, cybersecurity and maintenance finance are essential for genuine co-development.

Keywords

Keywords: international relations, India-Africa, digital diplomacy, development partnership

Topics: development partnership, digital diplomacy, india-africa, international relations