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After eight years of transforming the way the Principality uses technology, Monaco is officially moving beyond the idea of a “digital transition”. Digital services are now being treated as a permanent part of the State, with artificial intelligence set to play a growing role in the next phase.
The change takes effect on 5 October with the creation of the Interministerial Delegation for Digital Affairs (DIN), established under a new Sovereign Ordinance published in the Journal de Monaco. It replaces the Interministerial Delegation for Digital Transition (DITN), notably dropping the word “transition” from its name.
“Digital is no longer a transition: it is now an essential function of the State and a lever for transforming professions,” Minister of State Christophe Mirmand said when announcing the restructuring.
Monaco’s digital programme began in 2018, followed by the launch of Extended Monaco by Prince Albert II in April 2019. Since then, the Principality has introduced 5G and fibre infrastructure, Monaco Cloud, expanded online public services and developed the MConnect digital identity system. Digital initiatives have also reached healthcare, education and Monaco’s smart-city projects.
The new DIN will now oversee the State’s wider digital policy, from infrastructure and government data to cybersecurity, personal-data management and the assessment of digital projects. It will also prepare a consolidated State digital budget.
Artificial intelligence is expected to be an important part of the next stage. The DIN has been tasked with developing an AI strategy for Monaco’s public administration, bringing the technology under the same framework as data, security, regulation and digital services.
Pascal Rouison will lead the new structure as Interministerial Delegate for Digital Affairs, supported by three operational departments covering digital services, IT infrastructure and digital trust.
The restructuring marks a clear change in Monaco’s approach: the foundations have been built. The focus now turns to how technology — and increasingly AI — will be used across the State in the years ahead.