Digital economy and governance Cooperation between Africa and Europe stands to benefit from digital technologies. Yet, without the right resources, policies and infrastructure, there’s a risk of worsening digital divides and of digital technologies being misused. Our digital economy and governance team wants to promote digital cooperation within and between Africa and Europe as a way to advance sustainable development.

Topics we look at include:

1) The EU’s geostrategic interests in its digital cooperation with Africa;
2) The role of of digital tools in African regional integration;
3) Digital infrastructure investments and financial services;
4) Digital regulation and governance;
5) Digital transformation for human development