By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Impact Plus has met with the
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Niger to advance preparations for
the second edition of the Sahel Women Digital Week (SWDW), scheduled to take
place from November 18 to 22, 2026, in Niamey.
The meeting was held on
September 14, 2026, with the Resident Representative of UNDP Niger, Mamadou
N'Daw, and his team. Discussions focused on the upcoming event and its goal of
creating greater opportunities for young girls and women in the digital economy.
During the meeting, Impact
Plus presented its vision, objectives and ambitions for the second edition of
SWDW, which will focus on entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity, digital technology and innovation.
Impact Plus said the
discussions and recommendations from the engagement with UNDP Niger will
contribute to strengthening the vision for the event and making the second
edition more inclusive while expanding opportunities for young girls and women.
The organisers have
announced that registration is already open for women and girls interested in
developing their skills in digital technology, artificial intelligence,
cybersecurity and entrepreneurship.
Participation in the Sahel
Women Digital Week is free, providing an opportunity for young girls and women
to gain knowledge and skills in areas considered increasingly important to the
region’s digital and economic development.
