9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
08 Setting the Scene African Internet Economy (Part 2)
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Moderator: Mrs. Alice Munyua, Internet Society Board.
Keynote - General overview on African Internet Economy - Dr. Michael Kende, Senior fellow, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
08 Setting the Scene African Internet Economy (Part 2)
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Moderator: Mrs. Alice Munyua, Internet Society Board.
Keynote - General overview on African Internet Economy - Dr. Michael Kende, Senior fellow, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 7 participants
- 11 minutes
9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
08 Setting the Scene - African Internet Economy (Part 1)
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Moderator: Mrs. Alice Munyua, Internet Society Board.
Keynote - General overview on African Internet Economy - Dr. Michael Kende, Senior fellow, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
08 Setting the Scene - African Internet Economy (Part 1)
( interrupted)
Moderator: Mrs. Alice Munyua, Internet Society Board.
Keynote - General overview on African Internet Economy - Dr. Michael Kende, Senior fellow, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 2 participants
- 17 minutes
9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
09 Current successes on Internet Economy in Africa
Moderator: Mr. Carl Gahnberg, Policy advisor, Internet Society.
• Innovative ICT startups in Kenya - Mr. Alex Masika, Commercial Sales, BRCK Limited;
• Hubs: Catalyst for Innovation in Africa - Eng. Martin Obuya, Chairman, Internet Society Kenya Chapter;
• The creation of the Kenyan Internet Economy - Evans Kahuthu, Project Manager Information Security at the ICT Authority, Kenya;
• eGov as a Platform to unleash innovation and Entrepreneurship - Irembo Case - Mr. Clement Uwajeneza, Rwanda Online.
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
09 Current successes on Internet Economy in Africa
Moderator: Mr. Carl Gahnberg, Policy advisor, Internet Society.
• Innovative ICT startups in Kenya - Mr. Alex Masika, Commercial Sales, BRCK Limited;
• Hubs: Catalyst for Innovation in Africa - Eng. Martin Obuya, Chairman, Internet Society Kenya Chapter;
• The creation of the Kenyan Internet Economy - Evans Kahuthu, Project Manager Information Security at the ICT Authority, Kenya;
• eGov as a Platform to unleash innovation and Entrepreneurship - Irembo Case - Mr. Clement Uwajeneza, Rwanda Online.
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 8 participants
- 1:06 hours
9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
11 The Future of Internet Economy in Africa
Moderator: Mr. Pierre Dandjinou, VP Africa, ICANN.
• Networked and collaborative economy for an integrated African online market - Mr. Moctar Yedaly, Head Information Society Division, AUC
• Using ICTs to achieve SDGs in Africa Aida Opoku-Mensah, Special Advisor Agenda 2030, UNECA
• Filling the local content gap in Rwanda - Mr. Ghislain Nkeramugaba, CEO, Rwanda ICT Authority (RICTA)
• Use of technologies in the future of work and opportunity or a social challenge - Mrs. Maria-Luz Vega, Coordinator of Future of Work Initiative, International Labour Organization (online).
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
11 The Future of Internet Economy in Africa
Moderator: Mr. Pierre Dandjinou, VP Africa, ICANN.
• Networked and collaborative economy for an integrated African online market - Mr. Moctar Yedaly, Head Information Society Division, AUC
• Using ICTs to achieve SDGs in Africa Aida Opoku-Mensah, Special Advisor Agenda 2030, UNECA
• Filling the local content gap in Rwanda - Mr. Ghislain Nkeramugaba, CEO, Rwanda ICT Authority (RICTA)
• Use of technologies in the future of work and opportunity or a social challenge - Mrs. Maria-Luz Vega, Coordinator of Future of Work Initiative, International Labour Organization (online).
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 11 participants
- 1:12 hours
9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
13 Wrap up of Internet Economy Discussions
Mr. Michuki Mwangi, Senior Development Manager, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
13 Wrap up of Internet Economy Discussions
Mr. Michuki Mwangi, Senior Development Manager, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 2 participants
- 22 minutes
9 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
07 Wrap up of ICT and Education Discussions
Constance Bommelaer, Senior Director Global Internet Policy, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
07 Wrap up of ICT and Education Discussions
Constance Bommelaer, Senior Director Global Internet Policy, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 8 participants
- 35 minutes
8 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
01 Opening Session
Speakers:
2:40 Mrs. Joyce Dogniez, Senior Director Global Engagement, Internet Society
11:16 Dr. Dawit Bekele. Director African Bureau, Internet Society
23:00 Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Executive Director, Smart Africa
31:08 Mr. Indrajit Banerjee, Director, Knowledge Societies Division (KSD), UNESCO
41:07 H.E. Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Minister of Youth and ICT, Rwanda
Moderator: Betel Hailu, Communications Coordinator, African Bureau, Internet Society.
More info: http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
01 Opening Session
Speakers:
2:40 Mrs. Joyce Dogniez, Senior Director Global Engagement, Internet Society
11:16 Dr. Dawit Bekele. Director African Bureau, Internet Society
23:00 Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Executive Director, Smart Africa
31:08 Mr. Indrajit Banerjee, Director, Knowledge Societies Division (KSD), UNESCO
41:07 H.E. Jean Philbert Nsengimana, Minister of Youth and ICT, Rwanda
Moderator: Betel Hailu, Communications Coordinator, African Bureau, Internet Society.
More info: http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
- 6 participants
- 48 minutes
8 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
02 Keynote - Internet and education in Africa
Dr. Lishan Adam, ICT for Development Consultant.
Report: https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-education-africa-sdg4
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
02 Keynote - Internet and education in Africa
Dr. Lishan Adam, ICT for Development Consultant.
Report: https://www.internetsociety.org/doc/internet-education-africa-sdg4
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 2 participants
- 25 minutes
8 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
03 Current ICT & Education successes
Moderator: Yousef Torman, Managing Director, ASREN.
1:10 Achievements and opportunities for the use of the Internet in education in West Africa - Prof. Hamidou Boly, Commissioner Education/ECOWAS;
17:45 Linking West and Central Africa to the Global Research and Education Network - Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO, WACREN;
30:53 Connecting the Next Billion: Why we need to REACT to the Growing Digital Gender Gap - Nanjira Sambuli, Digital Equality Advocacy Manager, Web Foundation;
43:27 Can MOOCs solve Africa’s educational challenges -Aminata A. Garba, Assistant Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Africa.
54:15 Q&A
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
03 Current ICT & Education successes
Moderator: Yousef Torman, Managing Director, ASREN.
1:10 Achievements and opportunities for the use of the Internet in education in West Africa - Prof. Hamidou Boly, Commissioner Education/ECOWAS;
17:45 Linking West and Central Africa to the Global Research and Education Network - Dr. Boubakar Barry, CEO, WACREN;
30:53 Connecting the Next Billion: Why we need to REACT to the Growing Digital Gender Gap - Nanjira Sambuli, Digital Equality Advocacy Manager, Web Foundation;
43:27 Can MOOCs solve Africa’s educational challenges -Aminata A. Garba, Assistant Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Africa.
54:15 Q&A
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 13 participants
- 1:11 hours
8 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
05 Transforming Africa’s education through ICTs
Moderator: Dr. Dawit Bekele, Director African Bureau, Internet Society.
07:09 Research and Education networks: Responding to the challenges of African Research - Dr. Pascal Hoba, CEO, UBUNTUNET;
19:34 Vision, achievements and challenges of MIT's OpenCourseWare initiative - Mrs. Roksi Freeman, Digital Publication Specialist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT);
27:28 Ajiradigital initiative to Digital Literacy Programme - Mr. Paul Ronoh, Director for Programmes and Standards, ICT Authority, Kenya;
45:42 Providing local content for Africa’s schools using Wikipedia - Mr. Tighe Flanagan, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program, Wikimedia Foundation.
59:40 Q&A
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
05 Transforming Africa’s education through ICTs
Moderator: Dr. Dawit Bekele, Director African Bureau, Internet Society.
07:09 Research and Education networks: Responding to the challenges of African Research - Dr. Pascal Hoba, CEO, UBUNTUNET;
19:34 Vision, achievements and challenges of MIT's OpenCourseWare initiative - Mrs. Roksi Freeman, Digital Publication Specialist, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT);
27:28 Ajiradigital initiative to Digital Literacy Programme - Mr. Paul Ronoh, Director for Programmes and Standards, ICT Authority, Kenya;
45:42 Providing local content for Africa’s schools using Wikipedia - Mr. Tighe Flanagan, Senior Manager, Wikipedia Education Program, Wikimedia Foundation.
59:40 Q&A
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 13 participants
- 1:25 hours
8 May 2017
African Regional Internet and Development Dialogue (RIDD 2017) in Kigali, Rwanda - May 8/9 2017
07 Wrap up of ICT and Education Discussions
Constance Bommelaer, Senior Director Global Internet Policy, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
07 Wrap up of ICT and Education Discussions
Constance Bommelaer, Senior Director Global Internet Policy, Internet Society
ABOUT AFRICA RIDD 2017
Theme: Enhancing Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Education in Africa through the Internet - The main objective of the 2017 African Regional Internet Development Dialogue is to create a forum for all stakeholders to discuss the various opportunities and requirements for entrepreneurship and innovation as well as for education for this new age of the Internet. The conference is part of the global series of Internet Development conferences organized by the Internet Society with the aim of supporting the implementation of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, the conference will offer open high-level discussions addressing the following dimensions:
* Internet and SDGs
* Connecting the Next Billion
* African Internet Economy
* Opportunities for Africa’s education
http://www.internetsociety.org/ridd/africa/2017/
- 2 participants
- 12 minutes
