Initiatives
Academies
Capacity building for businesses and government on the economics of digital, AI, and related technologies.
Academy Tracks
Policy Track
Digital Policy and Regulation Academy
An intensive training program equipping policy makers and business professionals with the latest recommendations on policies and regulations on telecoms, digital platforms, data, and AI.
Technical Track
Data Science and Digital Economics Academy
Hands-on training in data analysis, machine learning, and econometrics for young professionals or students seeking to pursue a career as data scientists or digital economists.
Leadership Track
Digital and AI Leadership Academy
A program designed for C-suites and executives overseeing businesses or government agencies on digital and AI.
Applications
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Applications are open to economists, researchers and policy professionals working in or on Africa's digital economy. Cohorts are small and highly selective.
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