European Commission

This session, facilitated by the AU-EU D4D Hub, will discuss how the EU Global Gateway can support African partners to advance sustainable and trusted connectivity. Its goal is to foster a conversation between African and European stakeholders on the opportunities that the Global Gateway offers for the Africa-Europe digital partnership. Panelists will present how the EU, its Member States, and European financial institutions can finance sustainable and resilient digital infrastructure. They will also discuss Africa’s needs and priorities, identifying opportunity areas where Team Europe can best add value. Particular focus will be given to digital inclusion, aiming to gather concrete recommendations on how to ensure that everybody can benefit from the opportunities created by joint Africa-Europe initiatives under the Global Gateway. The dialogue will finally touch on the challenges and opportunities of multi-stakeholder partnerships in the digital field, building on successful collaborations between African and European governments, the private sector, civil society, and academia.