Digital Empowerment in Francophone Africa: Paving the Way for Economic Growth through Capacity Building

In cooperation with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF),  ICT4Peace Executive Director Anne-Marie Buzatu, recently moderated an expert panel discussion focused on the multifaceted approach required to address the unique needs of Francophone Africa with regard to digital competency. She was joined by an imminent group of experts, Ms. Florence Brillouin, Director of Economic and Digital Francophonie at the International Organization of La Francophonie, Mr. Juan Bang Edu Mangue, Director of Information Systems and Telecommunications at the Central African Development Bank, Mr. Charles Tontama Millongo, Digital Economy Manager at the West African Development Bank, Mr. Juan Martin Lataix, Digitalization Expert at ILO, and, Ms. Samia Melhem, a Senior Policy Officer at the World Bank.Together, these experts presented a multifaceted approach to digital capacity building that is critical for the economic transformation of Francophone Africa.

ICT4Peace is pleased to continue its important collaboration with the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), building on its earlier work to develop concrete recommendations for implementing the 2022-2026 digital strategy of the Francophonie.