Smart Africa and Orange Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Sustainable Practices

As Africa continues to digitise, firms across the continent are partnering to ensure the rapid adoption of digital solutions. The latest to do so are the Smart Africa alliance and Orange Middle East and Africa . Together, the institutions are looking to accelerate digital transformation and the creation of sustainable jobs for Africans through advocacy, knowledge sharing and assessing government digital maturity. Both organisations have a lot of influence when it comes to digital transformation. Orange is recognised for its commitment towards digital inclusion and its knowledge in the innovation field. Meanwhile, Smart Africa is empowered by a bold and innovative commitment by African Heads of State to accelerate sustainable socio-economic development on the continent. Lacina Koné, CEO of Smart Africa Lacina Koné , CEO of Smart Africa, commented on the agreement stating: “Empowering African citizens, young people especially, to equip them for the jobs of the future has been key to our digital transformation efforts. Joining efforts with Orange will expedite our collective efforts in this regard.” Training youth and women to support their employability in new digital professions is a priority for both institutions. This will be done through their digital skills development programs namely Smart Africa […]

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