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Sustainable Digital Transformation Week for Africa Region 2023

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)​​ together with the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) and the East African Communications Organization (EACO)​ ​organized the Sustainable Digital Transformation Week for Africa Region from 15 - 19 May 2023. The event took place at ​the Uganda Communications Commission, Conference Hall, ​UCC House, Spring Road, Bugolobi in Kampala, Uganda and was kindly hosted by the Uganda Communication Commission. Remote participation was provided for this event. The Sustainable Digital Transformation Week for Africa Region was followed by the ITU-T Study Group 5 Regional Group meetings for Africa (SG5RG-AFR​).​
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Digitization is one of the m​​ost transformational opportunities of our time. It is reshaping the global economy, driving financial inclusion, bridging information gaps, and transforming how we work, live, and learn. As such, digitization will be key for boosting shared prosperity in the Africa and Arab regions.

There is now a unique momentum and urgency to accelerate digitalization, narrow the digital divide, and develop the digital public infrastructure that can support this transformation. Together with international organizations, governments, and the private sector, we can leverage resources, align policies, and help countries in scaling up inclusive digital transformation in the regions


Objectives
The primary focus of this event was to initiate a global discussion on sustainable digital transformation, specifically in the Africa and Arab regions. 
The objective was to provide an international platform where all stakeholders can gather to share their experiences, identify common solutions, and explore opportunities of leveraging digital technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation in way that promote the Sustainable Development Goals while minimizing negative environmental and societal impact. This event encouraged a closer look at the role played by international standards in the process and how these may facilitate positive change. Through meaningful exchanges, the event aimed to reshape the global narratives of digital transformation and create new avenues and opportunities for cooperation and collaboration in the African and Arab regions.


Expected outcomes
  • Providing a global platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration on sustainable digital transformation
  • Learning from experts about the latest trends on digital technologies and their applications in the Arab and Africa regions
  • Learning about ITU activities in the areas of sustainable digital transformation and achieving global goals

Target audience
The event welcomed top policymakers, business leaders and industry experts, representatives from the African and Arab region, UN agencies, academia, civil society, regional organizations, NGOs, and other relevant stakeholders. Participation was free of charge and open to all interested stakeholders including ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and academic institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU and who wished to contribute to the work. ​


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