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Despite significant investments made to date by governments, the level of use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) by people and local businesses in particular in developing countries remains very low. To be more specific, internet access at home is still very low in both urban and rural areas. Likewise, the ubiquitous , awareness, dissemination, adoption and appropriation of ICT in our different geographic areas and regions remain very insufficient and insignificant. • Given the level of development of the ICT industry and broadband communication infrastructure; • With regard to the activities resulting from the development of ICT and the transformation of existing business through the integration of the use of ICT, • With regard to the current sanitary situation worldwide in general and our sub-region in particular; • Considering WHO and governmental measures which encourage social distancing and remote work for all (public / private employees, students, pupils, teachers); • Given that the current situation and measures affects not only users of large cities but, the whole nation, • etc. This workshop aims at establishing and promoting broad discussions and debates on the effectiveness and responsiveness of our respective nations from the digital point of view; on the sufficient digital capabilities of the sub region to urgently, quickly and efficiently meet the digital needs not only in normal operation but also in the event of a pandemic To sum up, change of behavior is now imposed hence the obligation to collect various points of view and experiences will therefore foster the development of a digital ecosystem and effectively contribute to the development of a safer internet for everyone.