Conference on shaping an environmentally sustainable and inclusive digital future in Africa

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) are co-organizing this event to bring together different stakeholders to discuss the key findings for Africa from UNCTAD’s Digital Economy Report 2024.

The report highlights the urgent need for sustainable strategies throughout the life cycle of digitalization. The rapid pace and expanding scope of digitalization make it increasingly important to understand the relationship between digitalization and environmental sustainability.

The objective of this event is to highlight the urgent need for systematic shifts in the ICT sector to protect our planet and ensure the well-being of all.

The aim is to explore ways to achieve economic prosperity while conserving our planet and promoting intergenerational equity. Additionally, the event seeks to generate actionable policy recommendations and foster strategic collaborations to address the dual challenges of digitalization and environmental sustainability in Africa.