Driving Africa’s Digital Future Forward
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) builds digital skills, shapes policy, and drives innovation ecosystems across the continent — advancing inclusive prosperity from within Africa.
500+
Individuals Trained
1,000+
Stakeholders Engaged
20
Fellows Supported
8
Countries Reached
Building Africa’s Digital Future Through Policy & Innovation
500+ trained · 1,000+ stakeholders · 20 fellows · 8 countries
Policy Fellowship Programme
Empowering Africa’s next generation of policy leaders in AI governance, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.
AI Governance Research — Kenya
Addressing labour exploitation and promoting equitable AI development frameworks across East Africa.
Policy & Governance
Shaping fair, future-ready digital policies across African governments and institutions.
Research Intelligence
Translating data into insights that guide innovation, planning, and decision-making.
Strategic Programs
Moving ideas from concept to measurable, real-world impact across the continent.
Skills & Capacity
Equipping individuals and institutions with future-ready digital and leadership skills.
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 for Africa's digital ecosystem.
Digital Literacy
Equipping individuals with essential digital skills for modern economies across urban and rural communities.
AI & Data Governance
Building ethical AI frameworks and governance policies tailored to African contexts and emerging needs.
Policy Fellowship
Developing Africa's next generation of digital policy leaders through fellowship programmes.
Stakeholder Engagement
Connecting governments, civil society and private sector actors across Africa's digital agenda.
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 from 8 countries.
View Report →Fellows’ Compendium – First Edition
Twenty fellows. Eight countries. One shared conviction, that Africa's digital transformation must be driven by Africans.
Read Publication →TechForward Policy Fellowship
Empowering Africa’s next generation of policy leaders through cybersecurity, AI governance, and digital infrastructure.
Explore Fellowship →Establishing Ethical AI Governance in Kenya
Addressing labour exploitation and promoting equitable development through ethical AI governance frameworks in Kenya.
Read Report →Regulating Data Cooperatives to Democratise AI
Enhancing data protection and democratizing artificial intelligence 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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