COVID-19 has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital innovations and an acceleration of the digital economy.During the session, speakers will share their experience and thoughts on how such opportunities can be turned into viable projects that will make Africa more resilient during and after this crisis, while driving economic growth.
The panel discussion will be followed by the unveiling of the finalists of Africa50’s first Innovation Challenge which focused on sourcing solutions to help address last mile/ rural internet connectivity in Africa. The winning solutions will receive cash prizes and/or will be considered for project development funding. Projects will be rolled-out in Rwanda as the pilot country, with the objective to scale to other countries in Africa.
COVID-19 has triggered an unprecedented demand for digital innovations and an acceleration of the digital economy.
During the session, speakers will share their experience and thoughts on how such opportunities can be turned into viable projects that will make Africa more resilient during and after this crisis, while driving economic growth.
The panel discussion will be followed by the unveiling of the finalists of Africa50’s first Innovation Challenge which focused on sourcing solutions to help address last mile/ rural internet connectivity in Africa. The winning solutions will receive cash prizes and/or will be considered for project development funding. Projects will be rolled-out in Rwanda as the pilot country, with the objective to scale to other countries in Africa.
Webinar : Finalists Announcement
The Africa50 Innovation Challenge story and how it fits within the current global reality.
The importance of the last mile connectivity in rural areas in Africa and the Impact of the digital transformation on the African continent related to Covid19 Smart initiative.
The role of technology during the Covid-19 crisis
