Smart Africa CEO calls for unified digital African market
Date: 2024-08-23
The Chief
Executive Officer of Smart Africa, Lacina Koné has called for a unified digital
African market, harnessing technology to boost socio-economic development and
bridge the digital divide.
Addressing
the recent Shaping Africa's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Future Summit, held at
the Africa Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Smart Africa CEO said this innovative
concept aims to harness technology to erase geographical boundaries, ultimately
enhancing the socio-economic well-being of African citizens.
Mr. Koné
highlighted several key initiatives driving this vision, including the
Pan-African AI blueprint, which advocates for an open, inclusive, and
sustainable AI approach aligned with global standards. Additionally, he
mentioned the Smart Continental backbone, a Pan-African fiber optic network,
and the Smart Africa Trust Alliance, all crucial components of Smart Africa's
unified digital policy.
The
Smart Africa initiative seeks to create a continent-wide digital ecosystem,
fostering economic growth, innovation, and global competitiveness. By promoting
a unified digital policy, Smart Africa aims to bridge the digital divide and
ensure that all African citizens can benefit from the opportunities presented
by technology.
By: Robert Annor
