The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) showcases its strategic vision for digital governance in Africa at the 11th edition of the Digital Rights and Inclusion Forum (DRIF24) held in Accra, Ghana.
As a participant in this influential gathering of digital rights and inclusion advocates, PPDC hosted a Fireside Conversation titled “Shaping Africa’s AI Renaissance: Perspectives from Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa for Global Impact.”
The overarching theme of DRIF24 is “Fostering Rights and Inclusion in the Digital Age,” aligning closely with PPDC’s commitment to empowering Nigerians with equal access to digital opportunities and understanding their rights and responsibilities in the digital era.
Dodeye Ebri, Program Officer, Digital Governance at PPDC, commented, “As Africa emerges as a key player in the global technological landscape, PPDC is at the forefront, poised to contribute significantly to the continent’s AI renaissance. Our Fireside Conversation provided a platform for esteemed speakers from Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya to share insights on how AI can drive local economic development while positioning Africa for global impact.”
The Fireside Conversation attracted a diverse audience comprising policymakers, government officials, tech entrepreneurs, civil society representatives, activists, academics, researchers, media professionals, international tech companies, and organizations.
The session was designed to facilitate an engaging and laid-back conversation, allowing speakers to share anecdotes, challenges, and success stories, fostering a genuine connection with the audience.
During the discussion, PPDC highlighted its Digital Governance program, which focuses on empowering underserved communities, youth, businesses, and policymakers in Nigeria. The program’s objectives include:
Bridging the Digital Divide through the Digital Inclusion and Safer Internet (DISI) Project: Integrating online safety curriculum into the Nigerian National Digital Literacy Framework (NDLF), equipping learners with in-demand digital skills, and expanding the DISI project to reach digitally excluded individuals in marginalized groups and underserved communities.
Digital Rights Awareness: Promoting comprehensive digital rights legislation, raising public awareness of fundamental digital rights, and influencing digital rights policy formulation and implementation through evidence-based research, advocacy efforts, and collaborative engagement with policymakers and stakeholders.
Fostering a Thriving Digital Economy: Empowering businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the digital economy, providing targeted support to facilitate their growth and scalability, and advocating for the development of sound government policies that foster innovation and create an enabling environment for sustainable business growth in the digital economy.
About Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC):
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) is a non-profit organization that is committed to promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance through technology-driven solutions and advocacy; With a focus on leveraging technology to transform public governance monitoring, PPDC aims to bridge the gap between government and citizens, promoting mutual benefit and participation in Nigeria and Africa as whole.
