Preparations are in top gear as leaders in digitization will be honoured at the 8th Africa Digital Economy Awards on 10th November 2023 at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya.
Following 7 successful editions in West Africa, ADEA moves
to Kenya in its 8th edition to engender Pan-Africanism in digitalization.
Themed, “Celebrating Digital Excellence,” ADEA in its 8th
year will celebrate and honour Africa’s digital champions, innovators,
creativities, and inventions across multiple areas whose contributions have
significantly impacted the digital growth and security of the African economy
during the gala night.
ADEA is in alignment with the digital transformation
strategy for Africa prepared by the African Union (AU) to propel growth in
Africa’s Digital Economy during the launch of this year’s awards.
There is a need for Africa to recognize and applaud the
pioneers and frontrunners in the continent’s digitalization journey, all of
whom play a pivotal role in advancing the digitization of every sector of our
economies.
“Innovations and digitalization initiatives are not only
fostering job creation but also contributing to the alleviation of poverty, the
reduction of inequality, the enhancement of goods and services delivery, and
the achievement of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals.” Mr.Akin
Naphtal, Group Publisher for Digital Economy magazine powering ADEA said.
“In 2016, the global digital economy was worth some $11.5
trillion, equivalent to 15.5 percent of the world’s overall GDP.
It is expected to reach 25 percent in less than a decade,
quickly outpacing the growth of the overall economy”.
If governments and the private sector continue to build the
right foundations, digitization could transform sectors as diverse as
agriculture, retail, and healthcare – and contribute as much as $300 billion a
year to Africa’s GDP by 2025
“We are proud to continue our mission of promoting
Pan-African digitalization through ADEA” Mr. Naphtal added.
Over the last eight years, ADEA has played a pivotal role in
nurturing and promoting numerous digital leaders and organizations from across
the continent.
The immediate past edition held in Accra, Ghana in 2022
honoured digital leaders such as Huawei, PCCW Global’s Console Connect,
Cellulant, FiberOne, and IHS Towers among others.
The gala night promises to be a night of entertainment, networking,
and a platform for thought leaders will share insights and shape the future of
the digital economy.
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