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IGF 2018 WS #419
Digital as a growth enabler for Africa

    Organizer 1: Alexandre Zapolsky, Conseil National du Numérique

    Speaker 1: Alexandre Zapolsky, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
    Speaker 2: Cina Lawson, Government, African Group
    Speaker 3: Aurelie ADAM SOULE ZOUMAROU, Government, African Group

    Moderator

    Alexandre Zapolsky

    Online Moderator

    Alexandre Zapolsky

    Rapporteur

    Alexandre Zapolsky

    Format

    Round Table - 90 Min

    Interventions

    Roundtable with different African Ministers

    Diversity

    African & European speakers

    We believe that the new road to development is driven for and by people, and that it thrives new opportunities and the most equal-opportunity platform for people and economic empowerment for Africa. This Forum should aim to create deeper connections between governments and companies that will lead to create a technological and economic environment that is more business-oriented for development and inclusion.

    50/50 for interventions and discussion

    In Africa, digital industry is serving all industries development as it is fostering inclusion, growth and sustainability.

    Online Participation

    Alliance for Digital & Development (http://alliance-digital.org/) includes 15 digital professional associations & leaders and will set up a website to organize a participatory consultation before the roundtable.