The Direction Générale de l’Économie Numérique (DGEN) in French Polynesia is advancing a multifaceted strategy aimed at fostering a digital and sustainable future for the region. Under the leadership of Dr. Hervé Ra’imana Lallemant-Moe, the agency is focusing on telecommunications regulation, innovation policy, and support for the audiovisual sector, alongside a broader objective of achieving technological sovereignty.

Key elements of DGEN’s approach include expanding 4G connectivity to remote communities through partnerships that leverage submarine cable infrastructure. This effort is intended to create a more inclusive digital environment, facilitating access to reliable internet services across the archipelago’s dispersed islands. Concurrently, DGEN has introduced a new subsidy framework to incentivize the growth of digital enterprises. The program aims to attract technology-focused investment and stimulate the development of highly skilled remote teams capable of operating internationally.

Additionally, the agency is nurturing local talent through the Pacific Genius initiative, which seeks to prepare the next generation of digital professionals in French Polynesia. Alongside these technology-centered endeavors, the Tahiti Film Commission, the region’s centralized body for audiovisual production support, has implemented new film subsidies designed to draw major international film projects to the territory, enhancing its cultural profile and economic diversification.

Dr. Lallemant-Moe emphasized the evolving appeal of French Polynesia beyond its traditional image as a tourist destination. He highlighted the archipelago’s potential as both a place to live and work, underscored by the development of a connected and future-oriented digital ecosystem. The combined efforts in improving infrastructure, empowering local talent, and opening doors to international markets form the cornerstone of French Polynesia’s vision to position itself as a competitive hub within the Pacific region’s digital economy.