regional organization · Rwanda
Smart Africa
Smart Africa is an alliance of 40+ African countries, international organizations, and global private sector players committed to accelerating sustainable socio-economic development on the continent through ICTs. Its secretariat is headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Where Smart contributes
Internet Governance
OngoingStrengthening African voices and capacity in global internet governance processes in collaboration with AFRINIC.
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · pan-african
Africa Bulk Purchase Market Place (BPMP) – Smart Hub MVP development
OngoingDesign and implementation of BPMP Smart Hub MVP
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · regional
Cooperation with the Private Sector – an Updated Partnerships Strategy
OngoingThe Partnerships Strategy aims to define Smart Africa's value proposition to its Member States and public and private sector partners and members.
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · pan-african
Smart Africa Digital Acceleration Program (SADAP)
OngoingPan-African program supporting Member States in accelerating their digital transformation agendas.
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · pan-african
Ms Geek Africa
OngoingPan-African competition empowering young women in STEM through innovation and problem-solving challenges.
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · Pan-African
Delegation Visit
CompletedAnnual high-level exchange between Smart Africa, BMZ, and GIZ, complemented by private sector and EU engagement in Berlin and Brussels, to advance digital and AI cooperation between Africa and Europe.
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · global
AI: Where the EU Wants to Offer More in Africa Than Its Competition from China and the US
CompletedEU Africa Tech Business Offer event bringing together European business and Smart Africa and their Member States in a matchmaking format
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · pan-african
Cyber Security Trainings
OngoingSmart Africa hosts cyber security capacity trainings in five different Member States
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · Pan-African
Digital Sovereignty: Only Together Can We Remain Independent
CompletedJoint opinion piece by GIZ and Smart Africa CEOs on the shared interests of Africa and Europe when it comes to digital sovereignty
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · global
Africa Bulk Purchase Market Place (BPMP) – Country Engagement Workshops
CompletedStakeholder engagement workshop
Smart Africa (Regional Portfolio) · regional
AfricAI Conference
CompletedAfrica-driven dialogue on responsible and open-source AI (2023)
Artificial Intelligence & Data · Global
Innovate Africa Challenge on AI for Climate Action
CompletedA pan-African challenge supporting AI-driven climate solutions across Ghana, Rwanda, and Kenya, with €50k in funding and technical support for the winning innovation.
Artificial Intelligence & Data · Pan-African
Africa-Asia AI Policy Maker Network
OngoingPeer learning for responsible AI policy across two continents (since 2022)
Artificial Intelligence & Data · Global
Drone Blueprint for Africa
OngoingThis project will create a comprehensive blueprint for the use and regulation of drones across Africa. The blueprint will focus on creating harmonized regulatory standards, fostering innovation, and promoting cross-border collaborations to leverage drones for sustainable economic growth and enhanced public services across African nations.
Drone Ecosystem · pan-african
Innovate Africa Challenge on Civil Drones
Ongoing3-phase challenge with a changing theme every edition, aimed at supporting start-ups to scope out a solution for implementation. The project is in collaboration with Smart Africa.
Drone Ecosystem · pan-african
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