[{"bbox": [85, 152, 1145, 205], "category": "Text", "text": "situations. The TVET sector was also hit particularly strongly due to the lack of infrastructure required for its resilience."}, {"bbox": [85, 225, 1147, 396], "category": "Text", "text": "The TEI on Human-Centred Digitalisation supported through this Action under the AAP 2022 will reinforce the EU's relation with Kenya. Sustainable development and poverty reduction along with EU interests will benefit from a coordinated 'Team Europe approach' involving a larger critical mass, focusing EU and EU Member States' (MS) support to achieve greater results. The EU will also seek for additional private investments through support of guarantees from the European Fund for Sustainable Development Plus (EFSD+) towards which EUR 61 000 000 have been allocated for Kenya. The EFSD+ digitalisation window will hopefully complement this Action."}, {"bbox": [85, 414, 1145, 499], "category": "Text", "text": "Overall, the country adheres to EU fundamental values, although shortcomings remain (e.g. corruption, human rights, political instability). The general elections in 2022 is a main risk and may influence the implementation. This will be mitigated by adapting programming and contracting timeframes."}, {"bbox": [85, 563, 367, 588], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## ii. Rationale and Assessment"}, {"bbox": [85, 591, 1145, 761], "category": "Text", "text": "The 'partnership' between Kenya, the EU and its MS is placing more emphasis on common values and mutual interest translated into actions under the draft **Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) 2021-27**. The MIP includes three priority areas: 1. **Green Transition**: Environmental Sustainability and Resilience; 2. **Leave no One Behind**: Human Development; and 3. **Democratic governance, peace and stability**. These support the implementation of the two TEIs: one on Green Deal and one on Human-centred Digitalisation. The latter has been selected by the Commission as an '**Equality Flagship**'."}, {"bbox": [85, 763, 1145, 873], "category": "Text", "text": "**The AAP 2022 (EUR 111 000 000 in EU grants) includes three Actions** touching on the above three priority areas. This Action Document relates to Action 2 on the AAP 2022 labelled **Human-Centred Digitalisation #TeamEuropeKenya** (EUR 28 000 000), to implement core projects characterising the EU-Kenya Digitalisation TEI."}, {"bbox": [85, 894, 296, 920], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## iii. Political priorities"}, {"bbox": [85, 920, 1145, 1105], "category": "Text", "text": "The Commission's vice-president (VP) responsible for digitalisation visited Kenya in March 2020 and started an engagement relevant to the high-level EU-Kenya strategic dialogue launched in June 2021. The VP committed the EU to support Kenya championing the region on various fronts and namely on the implementation of the EU inspired Data Protection Law. The Action will more widely operationalise Digital for Development (D4D) Coalition and EU-African Union Digital Economy Task Force objectives. It will contribute to the EU's comprehensive strategy with Africa³ by supporting Kenya in designing and implementing its own solutions in supporting the women and the youth."}, {"bbox": [85, 1106, 272, 1132], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## iv. Political impact"}, {"bbox": [85, 1134, 1145, 1333], "category": "Text", "text": "Kenya has been building its 'digital economy' for over a decade with ICT companies leading in the region. The US is politically influential through companies headquartered in Nairobi covering East Africa. China has positioned itself as the preferential partner for 5G deployment in Kenya. Where possible, we expect our Action will support also the promotion of EU 5G standards (especially 5G Toolbox). The Action will strengthen the EU's position by assisting Kenya to tap into the EU's sizable regulatory experience, public e-services, businesses partnerships and impact financing. The Action offers the opportunity for the EU to distinguish itself by promoting a human-centred digitalisation, setting an example for the region."}, {"bbox": [85, 1351, 1145, 1465], "category": "Text", "text": "EU MS and the EIB are already engaging in digitalisation in Kenya with EUR 600 000 000 in projects. The Team Europe approach will contribute to improving coordination between EU partners and achieve a more relevant scale thus ensuring stronger impact. A follow up Action under the second half of the MIP 2021-27 could ensure continued build-up and impact."}, {"bbox": [85, 1483, 280, 1509], "category": "Section-header", "text": "## v. Domestic policies"}, {"bbox": [85, 1511, 1145, 1567], "category": "Text", "text": "GoK's national strategy—the Digital Economy Blueprint (2019)—targets five areas for development: i) digital government; ii) digital business; iii) infrastructure; iv) innovation-driven entrepreneurship; and v) digital skills and"}, {"bbox": [85, 1620, 989, 1646], "category": "Footnote", "text": "³ See 'A Europe fit for the digital age', 19/02/2020. 'Towards a Comprehensive Strategy with Africa', 09/03/2020."}, {"bbox": [1038, 1682, 1145, 1706], "category": "Page-footer", "text": "Page 6 of 30"}]