Shaping Africa’s Digital Future Through Advocacy & Influence
We help shape the future
Africa’s digital evolution requires more than technology, it demands bold clear articulation and activation of policies, decisive leadership, and a global voice advocating for the continent’s digital interests.
We collaborate and coordinate public and private sector players to co-develop market creating policies and to influence policy and regulatory environments that drive reforms that enable innovation, economic expansion, and secure digital sovereignty. Our advocacy work focuses on:
Policy Harmonization
We advance pro-innovation policies that form a unified framework that catalyses the enhancement of digital infrastructure, financial inclusion, and strengthened cybersecurity resilience across the continent
Government & Private Sector Engagement
We facilitate strategic dialogues between policymakers, investors, and industry leaders to accelerate digital transformation agendas.
Thought Leadership & Global Influence
We publish cutting-edge research, host policy roundtables, and contribute to global conversations on Africa’s digital future.
Policy Reform & Legislative Strategy
We collaborate with stakeholders to develop and advocate for progressive digital policies that foster economic growth and inclusion.
From national regulations to cross-border digital policies, DigitA is shaping Africa’s place in the global digital economy, ensuring the continent not only participates but leads.
Driving Change through Advocacy
Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF)
Anchoring Africa’s
innovation agenda and
positioning startups as
growth catalysts through
high-level policy dialogues.
African Federation of Business Angel Networks (AFBAN)
Mentoring early-stage
ventures during annual
convenings to
strengthen the
continental startup
pipeline.
UNDP’s timbuktoo Initiative
Supporting the harmonisation of startup
and innovation policies across Africa to create a continent-wide enabling environment.
Engagements Across Africa
Engaging ministries, development partners, and ecosystem leaders in eight African
countries — Nigeria, Ghana, Algeria, Liberia,
Sierra Leone, Angola, Ethiopia, and Zambia — to align strategies and accelerate digital
growth.
State Adoption of the Nigeria Startup Act
Driving state-level policy adoption to localise the NSA and foster enabling environments for startups.