Connect. Empower. Prosper: The Big Push for Digital Africa

This multi-stakeholder dialogue and private sector roundtable consultation by the Global Africa Business Initiative aims to highlight how digital transformation can drive Africa's economic growth and explore solutions and opportunities for achieving this. 

The GABI Bridge at the Africa CEO Forum will focus on several key objectives:

(i) Highlight the importance of expanding digital infrastructure through financing and investment.
(ii) Promote Collaboration between Key Stakeholders: Foster collaboration among governments, the private sector, development partners, investors and technology providers to drive digital transformation efforts.
(iii) Explore the Challenges and Opportunities: Address the barriers to digital adoption across the continent and identify practical solutions to overcome these challenges.
(iv) Encourage Investment in the Digital Economy: Highlight investment opportunities in digital infrastructure, tech startups, and innovation hubs across the continent.

Confirmed Speakers:

1. Sanda Ojiambo - Assistant Secretary General and CEO, United Nations Global Compact
2. Catherine Muraga - Managing Director, Microsoft Africa Development Center, Kenya
3. Benjamin Fernandes - CEO, NALA
4. Sefora Kodjo - President & CEO, Sephis Foundation
5. Sinazo Sibisi - Chief Investment Officer, Timbuktoo Africa Innovation Foundation.

Moderator

George Asamani - Managing Director Sub-Saharan Africa, Project Management Institute (PMI)

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