HLGM Session 4. Support the Development of Meaningful Connectivity in Africa

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Jun

2024

14:30 - 16:00 UTC

Session Details:

Objectives:

Chair: Ms. Paula Ingabire, Minister of Information and Communications Technology and Innovation, Republic of Rwanda & Chair of the HLGM.

Moderator: Ms. Gloria Atwine Katuuku, Acting Director for Planning, Research and Development, National Information Technology Authority Uganda.

Subject Matter Expert:

Overview of Digital Divide challenges and Meaningful Connectivity initiatives in Africa:

- Mr. Mactar Seck, Chief of Section, Innovation and Technology, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA)

Panel:

Dr. Catherine Adeya, ICANN Board Member
Mr. Emmanuel Manasseh, Acting Regional Director for Africa, ITU
Ms. Thelma Quaye, Chief Digital Infrastructure, Skills and Empowerment Officer, Smart Africa
Mr. Serge Sanou, Chair, Africa Top Level Domains Organization
Eng. Digima Babagana, Head, New Media & Information Security, Nigerian Communications Commission

Potential discussion points:

What are the main challenges African countries are facing in terms of Digital Divide?

What are/can ICANN Org and ICANN Community do to support African countries in the development of their digital national ecosystem?

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