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Session 4B: Navigating the Digital Divide: Challenges and Digital Skills Solutions for Africa’s Future
October 30, 2024 @ 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Session Details
Date: 30 October 2024
Time: 11:30 – 13:30
Format: Parallel Workshop
Venue: The Glassbox, Tshimologong Digital Innovation Precinct
Host: Umuzi
Facilitators: Letsiwe Nhlapo; Sarah Lawson; and Yanga Ngcayisa
Speakers
- Andrew Levy, Umuzi
- Thabang Ledwaba, BBD Software
- Candice Swarts, Entelect
- Dimpho Mashile, Technology, Ernst & Young (EY) and Co-Founder of Kgopelo
Session Blurb
The session titled “Digital Skills and Capabilities” will explore the critical role of digital skills and capabilities initiatives in shaping a robust and inclusive tech ecosystem. Focusing on the issues that exists in the ecosystem, the actions that have been taken in mitigating these issues and when has this action been taken, with a specific focus on #Underthehood that these initiatives find themselves in. This session will delve into the underlying factors influencing digital skills and explore beneficial skills to have in Africa.
Session Objectives
- Assess the Current State of Digital Skills
- Explore the Impact on digital skills and capabilities
- Identify Underlying Challenges:
- Foster Solutions and Innovations
- Present and discuss innovative approaches and solutions designed to improve digital skills.
- What are some successful initiatives and models from around Africa?