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Fellows’ Compendium – First Edition
The First Edition of the Fellows’ Compendium features insights from the TechForward Policy Fellowship on advancing Africa’s digital transformation. Through case studies and analyses, it highlights the need for inclusive policies, balanced regulation, and innovative, system-based approaches to drive sustainable digital progress across the continent.
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The inaugural TechForward Policy Fellowship (March–May 2025) trained 20 fellows from 10 African countries to craft inclusive digital policies. Led by ACDT and partners, the program covered AI ethics, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and green transitions, earning a 4.4/5 satisfaction rating. It advanced careers, built lasting networks, and strengthened Africa’s digital policy leadership.
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Cybersecurity Awareness: Skills, Careers & Policy Webinar (2)
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) invites you to the second edition of its Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar series. This session will explore essential cybersecurity skills, emerging career pathways, and policy directions shaping Africa’s digital safety landscape.
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Cybersecurity Awareness in Africa: Highlights from ACDT’s Digital Safety Webinar
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation’s inaugural webinar explored Africa’s growing cybersecurity challenges, digital literacy gaps, and the urgent call for inclusive, collaborative solutions to build a safer digital future for all.
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Scaling Innovation to Power Africa: Financing Research for a Just Energy Future
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation organised a side event at ACEP’s Annual Future of Energy Conference 2025. Panelists discussed financing African-led innovation in energy, data-driven business models, and AI-enabled solutions for decentralized clean energy systems.
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Privacy Lab Africa: Shaping the Future of Data Protection and Digital Rights
As Africa accelerates its digital transformation, the Privacy Lab Africa session, hosted by ACDT in collaboration with APLA, brought together experts and advocates to discuss whether Africa is ready for a data-driven future and how digital rights can be protected.
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The African Pavilion at GISEC Global Dubai
Highlighting Africa’s growing role in global cybersecurity, ACDT participated in the African Pavilion at GISEC Global Dubai, the Middle East’s largest cybersecurity conference, showcasing African expertise and initiatives in securing digital landscapes.
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Think Global, Build Local: DPI for West Africa
The West Africa Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) 2025, hosted in partnership with ACDT, brought together policymakers, tech experts, and civil society to discuss context-driven Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for inclusive growth and effective regional governance.
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