Driving Africa’s Digital Future Forward
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) builds digital skills, shapes policy, and strengthens innovation ecosystems across Africa to drive inclusive and sustainable development.
Advancing Policy, Innovation & Digital Inclusion
Delivering measurable impact through research, policy engagement, and digital capacity building across multiple African countries.
Empowering Future Digital Policy Leaders
Supporting emerging professionals in AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation leadership.
Building Responsible AI Ecosystems in Africa
Promoting inclusive AI development frameworks through evidence-based research and partnerships.
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) is an African-led organization committed to providing a platform for dialogue, assessment, and initiation of digital development projects.
The Centre aims to harness the vast opportunities presented by digital transformation for the continent of Africa by collaborating with diverse stakeholders in the digital innovation ecosystem to drive social and economic development.
Our Focus Areas
We connect ideas, institutions, and people into scalable, impact-driven solutions that strengthen Africa’s digital ecosystem through policy, innovation, and capacity building.
Digital Literacy
Equipping individuals and communities with essential digital skills for participation in modern economies.
AI & Data Governance
Advancing ethical AI frameworks and responsible data governance tailored to African realities.
Policy Fellowship
Developing future-ready policy leaders through research, mentorship, and leadership programmes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Building partnerships across governments, institutions, civil society, and the private sector.
ACDT Reports
Explore ACDT’s latest publications, impact reports, fellowship insights, and policy-driven research shaping Africa’s digital transformation ecosystem.
Building Africa’s Digital Future Through Policy & Innovation
In 2025, ACDT trained 500+ individuals, engaged 1,000+ stakeholders, and supported 20 fellows across 8 African countries.
View ReportFellows’ Compendium — First Edition
Twenty fellows from eight countries united by a shared vision for Africa-led digital transformation.
Read PublicationTechForward Policy Fellowship Programme
Empowering emerging African leaders through cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital policy.
Explore FellowshipEstablishing Ethical AI Governance in Kenya
Addressing labour exploitation while promoting equitable and responsible AI development frameworks.
Read ReportRegulating Data Cooperatives to Democratise AI
Enhancing data protection and democratizing AI governance across Africa through data cooperatives.
View Publication
Explore moments from ACDT trainings, conferences, fellowships, stakeholder engagements and digital innovation events.
News & Events
Stay informed with our latest activities, programs, and digital transformation updates across Africa.
FDC Africa | Ghana Summit 2025
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT), in partnership with FDC, presents a high-level dialogue on digital policy and innovation.
Cybersecurity Webinar
Building awareness on cybersecurity skills and career pathways in Africa.
Privacy Lab Africa
Exploring Africa’s readiness for a data-driven future and strengthening digital rights protection.
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