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Two recommendations to boost Egypt’s green technology sector
On 4-5 October 2022, Egyptian and European digital actors came together with the purpose of boosting Egypt’s green technology (Greentech) sector. A two-day multi-stakeholder dialogue and workshop gathered over 60 representatives of the private sector, civil society, academia, and government in an effort to draw a common roadmap to support innovation and digital entrepreneurship as a driver to meet Egypt’s sustainability and environmental goals. In particular, emphasis was given to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in the field of resilient agriculture and sustainable smart cities.
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Construire un parcours à succès d’entrepreneur du numérique en Afrique de l’Ouest
Apprenez-en plus sur les défis et les opportunités pour les entrepreneurs en Afrique de l'Ouest dans cette conférence d'Oumar Basse, PDG de Yobante Express.
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Assessment of smart farming solutions for smallholders in low and middle-income countries
Smart farming solutions can play an important role in helping smallholder farmers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) increase their productivity and resilience to disaster by opening access to assets and mechanisation, optimising the use of inputs, labour and natural resources and reducing crop and animal losses and waste. This report explores the emergence of smart farming solutions in LMICs and identifies opportunities to scale these solutions. It provides supply-side solution providers, such as agritech innovators and mobile operators, as well as the investors and donors that support them, with insights into the smart farming opportunity in LMICs.
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Two recommendations to advance the geospatial data sector in Senegal
The AU-EU D4D Hub project organised a series of workshops on June 1st and 2nd to promote the use of geospatial data for the development of innovative digital solutions in Senegal. Find here the recommendations that came out to advance the geospatial data sector in Senegal.
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Reaching and Empowering Women with Digital Solutions in the Agricultural Last Mile
Restrictive social norms, lack of access to resources and the mobile gender gap all make it challenging for women to participate in agricultural value chains and embrace the digital agriculture solutions that can connect them to markets and services and strengthen their decision-making power.
Gender-inclusive approaches that purposely consider women as well as men help address barriers related to access, knowledge and skills, among others, are crucial. The objective of this document is to examine the limited participation of women in digitised agricultural value chains by identifying the main barriers for women in D4Ag initiatives and shedding light on best practices to increase women’s participation and empowerment in these value chains.
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Training needs assessment for ICT professionals in Rwanda 2021
The objective of the study is to identify existing ICT skills in Rwanda's digital ecosystem, assess skill gaps, and a draft roadmap to close such gaps.
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Closing the gender digital divide: From policymaking to on-the-ground implementation
Panel debate on the key challenges and opportunities to promote a gender transformative and intersectional approach to digitalisation.
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Unlocking data governance potential for sustainable growth
Speakers in this session discuss the complexities in the transfer, storage, and global processing of data, as well as the need to ensure adequate protections of consumer data rights and data democratisation. The session also explores policy mechanisms to regulate data and facilitate cross-border data flows.
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Investing in digital skills to unleash Africa’s digital entrepreneurship and innovation potential
Why are digital skills important for innovation and entrepreneurship? Speakers in this session discuss policy options to support new tech talent in Africa, opportunities for Africa-Europe multi-stakeholder collaborations for digital skills development, and good practices to reach women and disadvantaged groups.
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Safeguarding an open and free Internet
This session gathers researchers and experts to exchange on what joint AU-EU efforts can do to safeguard an open and free Internet. Its purpose is to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges to promote a truly inclusive digital transformation, including ethical aspects, regulatory and technical fragmentation, geopolitical competition, restrictions on freedoms, and data sovereignty.
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WhyID: Make your case
Do digital identity systems empower users, especially those in marginalised populations? In this session, speakers discuss the importance of properly assessing the objectives, the need, and benefits of digital identity before putting programmes in place.
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Internet Connectivity: Achievements to date, challenges and opportunities ahead
Exchange of best practices and achievements on Internet Connectivity, existing gaps, and challenges ahead. Speakers in this session discuss regulatory and investment models to meet upcoming targets and new sustainable Internet Connectivity solutions.
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