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
We focus on strengthening Africa’s digital ecosystem by connecting ideas, institutions, and people into scalable impact-driven solutions.
Policy & Governance
We work with stakeholders to shape fair, future-ready digital policies across Africa.
Research Intelligence
We translate data into insights that guide innovation, planning, and decision-making.
Strategic Programs
We design initiatives that move ideas from concept to measurable real-world impact.
Skills & Capacity
We equip individuals and institutions with future-ready digital and leadership skills.
Research Report
Insights, fellowships, and policy research shaping Africa’s digital transformation and innovation ecosystem.
Fellows’ Compendium – First Edition
The First Edition of the Fellows’ Compendium features insights from the TechForward Policy Fellowship on advancing Africa’s digital transformation. It highlights inclusive policy design, regulatory balance, and innovation-driven systems for sustainable progress.
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The 2025 fellowship trained 20 fellows across 10 African countries in AI ethics, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and green transitions, strengthening Africa’s digital policy leadership ecosystem.
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Projects Coming Soon
Our team is working hard to bring you exciting new projects. Stay tuned for updates and upcoming content!
FDC Africa | Ghana Summit 2025
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT), in partnership with Future Digital Centres (FDC), presents the FDC Africa | Ghana Summit 2025 — a high-level dialogue on digital policy, innovation, and investment in Africa’s transformation agenda.
Cybersecurity Awareness: Skills, Careers & Policy Webinar (2)
The Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) successfully hosted the second edition of its Cybersecurity Awareness Webinar series. The session focused on 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.
Read MoreScaling 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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