The digital economy represents an unparalleled opportunity for Africa, promising to redefine the continent's socio-economic landscape. The African Development Bank highlights the digital economy's potential to account for over $300 billion of Africa's GDP by 2025. This staggering figure underscores the transformative power of digital innovation in propelling the continent towards unprecedented economic growth and development.
DDA brings together hundreds of highly skilled African Diaspora
professionals working within the world's leading think tanks, policy institutes, and development organizations.
By leveraging this collective
expertise, we:
We provide insightful analysis, research, and recommendations that ensure African perspectives are heard and influence global ET and AI policy decisions.
We champion policies that foster responsible and inclusive digital development across Africa, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Our strategies span a wide spectrum, from increasing smartphone access and shaping the AI ecosystem to influencing policy-making across the continent. Every project we undertake is designed to make a tangible impact, leveraging our deep understanding of local contexts and global technological advancements.
Africa stands at a critical juncture, with key sectors such as healthcare, education, financial services, agriculture, and the labor market facing both significant challenges and opportunities for transformative growth:
With less than 1 doctor per 1,000 people in many parts of the continent, compared to the global average of 1.5, the need for scalable and accessible healthcare solutions is more urgent than ever.
Over 60% of Africa's population is under the age of 25, presenting an unprecedented opportunity to leverage digital education to empower the next generation. Yet, with over 30 million children out of school, innovative approaches to education are critical.
Approximately 66% of Sub-Saharan Africans are unbanked, highlighting a vast potential for digital financial services to drive economic inclusion and growth.
Agriculture employs over 60% of Africa's labor force but suffers from low productivity. Digital innovations can revolutionize this sector, enhancing food security and farmers' incomes
The youth unemployment rate in some African countries is as high as 30%, underscoring the urgent need for digital skills training and entrepreneurship support to harness the potential of Africa's young population.
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Are you a passionate African Diaspora professional with expertise in ET,
AI, or African development? We invite you to join our growing network and
contribute to shaping a more inclusive and prosperous Africa.
At Qtrust, we're not just imagining a digitally empowered Africa; we're actively building it.
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