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Session 9A: Accelerating Cross-Border Digital Connectivity through PIDA: Advancing ICT and Digitalization Projects
November 27 @ 9:59 am - 11:00 am
The session will bring together policymakers, regional economic communities (RECs), the private sector, and development partners to discuss PIDA’s role in accelerating cross-border digital connectivity and share experiences on ongoing digital projects. A focus will be on the opportunities, including public-private partnerships (PPPs), funding mechanisms, and regulatory harmonisation across borders.
Organiser: AUDA-NEPAD/AUC
Moderator: Amazouz Souhila, AUC (confirmed)
Speakers:
- Zacharia Kingori, Program Manager of Infrastructure Development, IGAD
- Guichard TSANGOU, Director, Infrastructure, ECCAS
- John Kiria, Director, Ministry of ICT, Kenya
- Primah Agonza, Head of PPP and Infrastructure, African Legal Support Facility
- Mr Samata Omar Elmi, Chief ICT Specialist, AfDB East Africa Regional Development
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