On May 22, the Valdai Club hosted an expert panel discussion titled “Advanced Information Technologies as a Driver of Socio-Economic Development for African Countries.”
The development of a knowledge-based economy is a priority for both developed and developing nations. Innovative technologies are seen as a powerful tool for achieving sustainable socio-economic progress.
African countries have recognized the importance of adopting advanced information technologies in their national strategies. Over the past two decades, they have made significant strides in this area, but they still face challenges such as providing high-speed internet access, training IT professionals, establishing data processing centers and developing domestic software.
As part of the panel discussion, experts examined the potential for the adoption of advanced information and communication technologies (ICTs) in African countries, with a focus on how these technologies can contribute to the sustainable socio-economic development of the continent. How can ICT innovation contribute to sustainable socio-economic development in African countries? How to avoid the already excessive dependence on Western technologies and standards? Participants in the discussion tried to answer these and other questions.
Speakers:
Moderator
Working languages: Russian, English