Should digital inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa be at the expense of digital privacy of its netizens?

[ UUID ] 620ddc2a-8dce-448f-9448-0df15502fcb6

[ Session Name ] Should digital inclusion in Sub-Saharan Africa be at the expense of digital privacy of its netizens? [ Primary Space ] Digital Inclusion

[ Submitter's Name ] Njeri Wangari [ Submitter's Affiliated Organisation ] Global Voices

What will happen in your session?

I will share case studies of the various initiatives that have been started in various Sub-Saharan African countries towards digital inclusion. Which ones are working, which ones are not, what have been some of the challenges in getting everyone connected? We will then have a discussion on the concerns regarding the right to digital privacy by those who benefit from this initiative especially for platform providers as well how to overcome the barries to digital inclusion, the role of corporations, businessa and governments.

What is the goal or outcome of your session?

To gain an understanding of what it takes to achieve digital inclusion. To come up with a guide that will form a blueprint to any future initiatives to avoid repeating the same mistakes.

If your session requires additional materials or electronic equipment, please outline your needs.

A projector

Time needed

less than 60 mins