African Gen-Z come together to tackle real-world challenges in Data Privacy and develop groundbreaking solutions for African problems.
Likando Luywa, Zambia’s Data Protection Commissioner, highlighted the collaborative efforts to launch the Data Protection Map and Privacy Toolkit. He emphasized the importance of the African Union’s vision of one big African market in data protection, as it promotes harmonization and standardization of data protection practices across the continent.
Oscar Otieno, Deputy Data Protection Commissioner of Africa, applauded the program’s organizers and assured the participants of Kenya’s government’s unwavering commitment to sustaining internship opportunities and Sandbox infrastructure for testing privacy solutions. This commitment should provide all participants with a sense of security and support, stressing the importance of AI governance.
Chiderah Claire Ikeokonkwo celebrated the innovative projects from the 2024 Code4Privacy competition, showcasing the potential for African solutions to address African challenges.
This celebration of African innovation is a testament to our collective potential and should fill us all with pride and motivation.
The Ignite Youth Training Program is a dynamic initiative designed to train and empower 1 million young professionals in Africa in Data Protection and Cybersecurity.
Registration for Cohort 2 has been extended until July 20 to accommodate more professionals. Two tracks, Digital Forensics and Artificial Intelligence, were added to the cohort 2 program, which will commence in August 2024.
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