InfoCom and DICT Meet World Bank Representatives on Data Protection
InfoCom represented by Ms Diana Benoit, Chief Executive Officer, and Ms Mina Accouche, Information Analyst, together with DICT representatives, Mr Benjamin Choppy, Principal Secretary, and Ms Beryl Payet, Director for Policy, Strategy and Research, met with representatives from the World Bank on 24 March 2026.
The meeting forms part of the World Bank Group’s in-country mission in Seychelles from 23 to 27 March 2026.
The World Bank delegation included Cecilia Paradi-Guilford (Senior Digital Specialist, Eastern and Southern Africa), Elena Gasol Ramos (Global Lead for Digital Regulations), Aditi Kadam (Economist) and Antonio Soares Martins Neto (Economist) and Mukund Krishna Oolun (Consultant).
The meeting focused on recommendations under the draft Country Growth and Jobs report and the findings of the World Bank assessment. Discussions covered the data protection regulatory framework, cross-border data transfer provisions, alignment with the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, and the need for guidelines and awareness campaigns. The meeting also looked at identifying technical assistance needs under the GFPP project preparation grant and priorities for a possible future project.
InfoCom appreciates the engagement and looks forward to continued collaboration to strengthen data protection in Seychelles.
