Sierra Leone
Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa
Pillar scores
Pillar scores
DisclaimerStage 2: Opportunistic
Limited literacy: Digital gap, basic use.
Skills and Literacy
1.48Stage 2: Opportunistic
Private: Basic skills, some schools, company training.
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Usage and Adoption
0.93Stage 1: Basic
Basic: Tech for leisure, low access and adoption.
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Culture Norms
0.68Stage 1: Basic
Resistant: Low tech adoption, change incentives lacking.
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Civic Engagement
1.09Stage 2: Opportunistic
Volunteerism: Tech aids activism, accountability via volunteers.
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Stage 2: Opportunistic
Basic quality, limited access.
Physical Infrastructure
1.73Stage 2: Opportunistic
Inaccessible: Basic quality, selective coverage.
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Access Enablers
1.71Stage 2: Opportunistic
Restricted: Lower tech access, systemic barriers.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Shared vision, limited funds, strategic planning.
Leadership and Strategy
2.84Stage 3: Systematic
Formal: Underdeveloped plan, moderate priority.
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Implementation Capacity and Systems
3.5Stage 4: Differentiating
Integrated: Widespread skills, central strategy, metrics-driven.
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Digital Public Services and Platforms
1.35Stage 2: Opportunistic
Digitization: Basic digital tools, in-person main.
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Open Government
2.46Stage 3: Systematic
Transparent: Regular info sharing, some stakeholder input.
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Stage 2: Opportunistic
Formative: Digital laws developing.
Data and Privacy
2.09Stage 3: Systematic
Recognition: Functional data protection authority, regulation.
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Emerging Technologies
0Stage 1: Basic
No recognition: Tech not policy consideration.
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Fair Market Competition
0.95Stage 1: Basic
No recognition: No IP law, static taxation, telecom monopoly.
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Cybersecurity
0.84Stage 1: Basic
No recognition: No cyber crime law, unprotected infrastructure.
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Consumer Protection
3.36Stage 4: Differentiating
Promotion: Functional watchdog, diverse licenses.
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Human Rights
3.85Stage 4: Differentiating
Resourced: Legal resources, intl. standards.
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Stage 1: Basic
Limited integration: Traditional finance, low tech business.
Business
1.5Stage 2: Opportunistic
Developing: Moderate tech, sector-specific conditions.
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Financial Services
0.62Stage 1: Basic
Emerging: Primarily physical access to financial services.
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Innovation Ecosystem
0.46Stage 1: Basic
Stagnant: Limited graduates, outdated curriculum, lack of engagement.
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Standards Of Responsibility
0Stage 1: Basic
Unaware: Lack of awareness about ethical standards in digital services.
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Stage 3: Systematic
Digital IDs, mobile banking, online data sharing.
Payments
0.84Stage 1: Basic
Traditional: Cash, checks dominate, rare digital payments.
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Identification
3.13Stage 4: Differentiating
Integrated: Govt-business linked IDs, data protection.
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Data Exchange
2.86Stage 3: Systematic
Online: Central data, info systems, infrastructure.
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Digital Rights Dashboard
Cross-Cutting Indicators
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting digital rights with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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Right to Privacy
Stage 4: Differentiating
Clear strength in respecting and protecting privacy online with all key systemic elements in place. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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Right to Equality and Non-Discrimination
Stage 5: Transformational
Respecting, protecting and fulfilling digital rights through an integrated, cohesive national approach. Minimal instances of rights violations.
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