Takeaways of the Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum 2022.
Co-hosted by the African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU), the first Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum took place on 18 March 2022, one month after the EU-AU Summit, Africa-Europe Week, and the EU-Africa Business Forum, key events for the AU-EU partnership where digital cooperation took a central rolein the agenda.
In line with the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy and the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy for Africa, leaders from both continents announced an Africa-Europe Investment Package, which amongst other priorities aims to accelerate Africa’s digital transition. The Africa-Europe D4D Hub Multi-Stakeholder Forum followed upon these ambitions and provided a platform to discuss concrete joint actions and opportunities for cooperation with the digital communities in both continents.
This report summarises the key recommendations issued by stakeholders in the fields of connectivity, digital governance, and digital entrepreneurship and innovation.
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