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AfriLabs Joins Forces with ITU to Boost African Tech
AfriLabs, a pan-African network of technology innovation hubs, has secured a significant milestone in its mission to foster innovation on the continent.
The organization has been officially admitted as a member of the International Telecommunication Union Development (ITU-D) Sector.
The announcement was made during the ITU Council’s 2024 session held in June.
The announcement was made during the ITU Council’s 2024 session held in June.
As a specialized UN agency focused on information and communication technologies, the ITU-D is dedicated to promoting equitable access to these tools worldwide.
AfriLabs’ inclusion in the ITU-D is expected to accelerate digital transformation and sustainable development across Africa.
AfriLabs’ inclusion in the ITU-D is expected to accelerate digital transformation and sustainable development across Africa.
The partnership will provide the organization with a global platform to contribute to shaping policies and initiatives that support innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
“We are excited to join the ITU as an ITU-D Sector Member,” said Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director of AfriLabs.
“We are excited to join the ITU as an ITU-D Sector Member,” said Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director of AfriLabs.
“This partnership validates our work in fostering innovation and technology growth in Africa, and we look forward to collaborating on a global scale.”
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