In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, African leaders have realised the importance of digitisation in revitalising their national economies and optimising tax revenue collection. Start-ups in search of growth are turning to investment funds, with a focus on the digital economy and financial inclusion.
The African Energy Technology Conference in Accra brought together African and international leaders to discuss the adoption of advanced energy technologies and policy integration for an equitable energy transition. Faced with an energy deficit affecting businesses and households alike, Africa is actively exploring renewable energies as a means of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In the current context of digitalisation, African nations, supported by international bodies, are placing digital development at the heart of their continental strategies, thereby catalysing the transformation of education.