Programos Foundation a progenitor of Innovationbed.Africa; necessitated by the result of many years of independent tech-trend scouting, innovation capacity mentorship and promotion, strategic e-planning and digital policy think tank research.
Global Digital Foundation; a think tank and policy network providing interdisciplinary framework for a 3-way dialogue between policy makers, stakeholders and scholars in support of an evidence-based approach to policy which is affecting the development and use of emerging digital technology, is supporting Programos Foundation on this move due to the relevance and importance of the theme
The presence of GDF in Africa is to advance relevant Digital policy awareness and grassroots education in Africa.
The theme of the Webinar scheduled for May 27, 2020 at 2pm (GMT+1 WAT) is: “Digital Policy: The Post Pandemic Fabric for Innovation Development in Africa”.
Speaking ahead of the programme Emmanuel Amos, Director Africa, Global Digital Foundation, Founder, Programos Foundation and Architect (Innovationbed.Africa), said that the theme was carefully selected as COVID-19 has exposed the lack of robust digital policies in Africa.
He said that speakers during the Webinar will emphasize concerns regarding utilising and promoting the opportunities offered by digitalisation and includes regulation of digital and electronic communications, network and information security, frequency policy and issues concerning broadband access and digital infrastructure, amongst others.
Mr. Amos who is also the Chairman, Lagos State Chapter of ITAN, reiterated that Innovationbed ecosystem interacts with universities, government, corporations, startup accelerators, venture capitalists, private investors, foundations, entrepreneurs, mentors, and the media across the globe towards finding lasting solution to challenges faced by economies on the Continent.
“This Webinar is in line with the fact that COVID-19 has made it very clear that the world needs collective efforts in order to achieve global development and to achieve the UN SDGs.
Innovationbed social media outlets and activities create an active flow of information and resources for ideas to transform into reality.