Nigeria will host 54 African nations and other continental Internet governance stakeholders at the 2023 Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2023) in Abuja from September 18 to 21.
Details
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will host the event at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, with the theme, “Transforming Africa’s Digital Landscape: Empowering Inclusion, Security, and Innovation.”
The Forum serves as a platform for dialogue and collaboration on Internet Governance among various sectors and regional initiatives to advance digital connectivity, address Internet Governance challenges, and empower Africa through digital transformation.
Members of Parliament from all participating countries will take the opportunity to consult and network in a roundtable designed to better understand the roles of the legislature, and nudge deeper synergy with parliaments on Internet Governance in Africa.
Digging Deeper
Other sessions at the event will include plenary discussions, interactive workshops, and expert panels focusing on Digital Inclusion and Connectivity, Cyber Security and Data Protection, Digital Rights and Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Technologies, e-Commerce and Digital Economy and Data Governance and Trust, among others.
Participants are also expected to discuss the 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the context of digital literacy and Internet access in a manner that can accelerate development for the continent.
Source: Guardian NG
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