Addis Ababa to Host 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum

Addis Ababa November 14/2024 (ENA)The 13th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF-2024) will be held in a hybrid format in Addis Ababa from November 20 – 22, 2024.

This year's forum is hosted by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology of Ethiopia, under the theme "Building Our Multi Stakeholder Digital Future for Africa."

The forum convenes a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss pressing internet and digital governance issues, aiming to identify key challenges, emerging trends and opportunities in the effort to build a shared vision for Africa's digital future, in alignment with the goals of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), aspirations of the African Union Agenda 2063 "The Africa We Want"

Key topics for discussion at the forum will encompass Cybersecurity and Cybercrime, Data Governance, Digital Rights and Human Rights, Sustainability, Universal Access, Meaningful Connectivity, and Emerging Technologies, including AI, among others.

This prestigious event is expected to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology enthusiasts from across Africa. 

The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) is a regional initiative that brings together various stakeholders to discuss and address internet-related issues in Africa. 

It serves as a platform for governments, civil society organizations, academia, private sector representatives, and technical communities to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration on matters concerning Internet governance in Africa.