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Women in digital transformation

Bridging the Digital Divide

Empowering African innovators through EU-Africa collaboration for inclusive digital transformation

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Transforming Digital Access Across Africa

Closing the digital divide through targeted interventions and capacity building across African nations.

Innovators

Meet the visionary entrepreneurs and change-makers driving digital transformation across Africa.

Corporate Africa initiative

Corporate Africa

Advancing gender equality through tech-enabled business solutions across West Africa.

Impact: 15,000+ women entrepreneurs trained
Mobile threat awareness

Cybersecurity Pioneers

Developing mobile security solutions to protect vulnerable communities from digital threats.

Impact: 500,000+ users protected
Women in tech

Women Tech Leaders

Empowering women to lead digital transformation initiatives across East Africa.

Impact: 250+ women in leadership roles

Partners

United by a shared vision, our strategic partners amplify impact across Africa and Europe.

Global Gateway

Global Gateway

€300B investment strategy connecting Europe and Africa through sustainable digital infrastructure.

European Union

European Union

Leading policy frameworks and funding mechanisms for digital cooperation initiatives.

Paddle

Paddle Network

Connecting 200+ organizations across 15 African countries through knowledge sharing platforms.

Our Partnership Impact

50+
Strategic Partners
15
African Countries
€50M
Total Investment
200K+
Beneficiaries

Approach

A four-pillar methodology ensuring sustainable impact across digital ecosystems.

Implementation framework

1. Co-creation & Design

Collaborating with local communities to identify needs and co-design solutions that truly serve their context.

2. Capacity Building

Training local talent and organizations to ensure long-term sustainability and knowledge transfer.

3. Ecosystem Development

Connecting innovators, investors, and institutions to create thriving digital innovation hubs.

4. Impact Measurement

Continuous monitoring and evaluation to ensure programs deliver measurable social and economic benefits.

Implementation Timeline

Phase 1
Needs Assessment
Months 1-3
Months 4-9
Phase 2
Solution Development
Phase 3
Implementation
Months 10-18
Months 19-24
Phase 4
Scaling & Sustainability

Program Outcomes

Measurable impact across communities, economies, and digital ecosystems

500K+
People Connected
Across rural and urban communities
200+
Innovations Launched
Digital solutions deployed at scale
50M+
Economic Impact
Generated through digital transformation
15
Countries Reached
From West Africa to Eastern Europe
Digital access outcomes

Digital Inclusion Success

  • 85% increase in internet access in rural areas
  • 60% growth in digital literacy rates
  • 40% reduction in gender digital divide
Economic empowerment

Economic Empowerment

  • 120,000 new jobs created in tech sector
  • 300% increase in women-led tech ventures
  • 25% GDP contribution from digital economy

Resources

Access our comprehensive collection of insights, tools, and best practices

EU-Africa collaboration

EU-Africa: Closing the Gender Digital Divide

Strategic insights on collaborative approaches to advance gender equality in digital transformation across Africa.

05/08/2025
Cybersecurity toolkit

Cybersecurity Knowledge: Mobile Phone Threats

Comprehensive toolkit for understanding and mitigating mobile cybersecurity risks in African contexts.

22/04/2024
Corporate Africa report

Corporate Africa: Advancing Gender Equality

Research findings on leveraging corporate partnerships to accelerate gender equality in digital sectors.

02/05/2024

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