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SUMMARY:Gaming and Africa’s youth: Opportunities\, challenges\, and future pathways
DESCRIPTION:⏰ 16:00–17:30 EAT / 14:00–15:30 CET / 13:00-14:30 UTC \nBackground and rationale\nThe largest and fastest-growing youth population in the world\, African youth\, faces a severe unemployment crisis\, with millions of young people unable to find sustainable livelihoods. At the same time\, the continent’s digital revolution has given rise to a vibrant gaming culture that cuts across geography\, class\, and language. \nWhile gaming is often seen as mere entertainment\, it has emerged globally as a powerful creative industry and one of the largest economic sectors —producing jobs\, exports\, and innovation. Africa’s youth are not only eager consumers of games but also potential creators\, entrepreneurs\, and competitors in this dynamic field. \nThe question is: Can Africa transform its youth gaming culture into a productive\, ethical\, and inclusive economic force? \nObjectives\n\nExplore the potential of the African gaming industry as a driver of youth employment and entrepreneurship.\nExamine the educational\, psychological\, and social dimensions of gaming—how it can support learning\, mental health\, and positive engagement.\nDiscuss the economic opportunities of digital gaming as a cross-border\, foreign-currency-earning sector.\nDebate the risks associated with gaming—addiction\, time loss\, gambling\, and the lack of regulation.\nIdentify policy\, investment\, and capacity-building strategies to ensure that gaming supports instead of undermining Africa’s youth potential.\n\nThe webinar will explore gaming as an industry and as an educational and development tool which is expected to rise as a continental opportunity. Despite its potential\, gaming has inherent risks and ethical concerns and therefore needs governance and regulation. \nExpected outcomes\n\nA shared understanding of gaming’s role in Africa’s youth economy.\nIdentification of policy gaps and opportunities for government\, industry\, and academia.\nInspiration for youth participation in game development\, e-sports\, and creative entrepreneurship.\nRecommendations for ethical and responsible gaming practices in Africa.\n\nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/gaming-and-africas-youth-opportunities-challenges-and-future-pathways/
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SUMMARY:Digital inclusion by design: Leveraging existing infrastructure to leave no one behind
DESCRIPTION:Co-organisers & host\nThe event is co-organised by the Universal Postal Union (UPU)\, Giga\, and DiploFoundation. It is hosted by the Giga Connectivity Centre in Geneva. \nContext\nIn 2024\, 2.6 billion people did not use the internet at least once every three months\, with individuals in low- and middle-income countries\, rural and remote areas\, women\, the elderly\, marginalised groups\, and micro\, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) disproportionately unconnected. Moreover\, even when marginalised groups have some access to the internet\, they are less likely to be meaningfully connected in a way that enables access to essential digital services and opportunities because they often use the internet too infrequently or lack internet-enabled devices\, reliable high-speed connections\, economic resources\, or the digital skills necessary for a safe\, affordable and productive online experience. \nAs economies and societies are rapidly digitalising\, these persisting digital divides often result in digital transformations that mainly benefit easier-to-reach connected populations\, inadvertently deepening inequalities. Innovative approaches are needed to ensure that unconnected and less connected individuals do not remain excluded when sectors and countries undergo digital transformations\, but can also meaningfully participate in the digital economy and society. \nFocus of the event\nTwenty years ago\, the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) set out a vision of a ‘people-centred\, inclusive and development-oriented information society’. While significant progress has been made\, this vision is yet to be fully realised. As we mark the WSIS+20 milestone\, a renewed commitment and concrete actions are needed to bridge persistent digital divides and ensure meaningful digital inclusion\, leaving no one behind. \nThis event is dedicated to the international digital community\, aims to share practical experiences from the ground on leveraging existing infrastructure to connect the unconnected and the hardest-to-reach populations. The extensive physical network of community anchor institutions\, which enjoy the reach and the trust of local populations – including community centers\, post offices\, schools\, libraries\, or other public spaces – has proved well placed to provide digital support and digital services to unconnected communities\, less digitally savvy individuals\, including those living in rural and remote areas. \nThe discussion will provide concrete examples of how embedding existing community anchor institutions into digital transformation strategies – and enabling them to facilitate digital literacy training or provide access to services such as e-commerce\, e-government\, e-learning or digital financial services – can be a cost-effective way to expand the benefits of the digital economy to areas where usually no other service providers are present. \nThe event will also seek to foster discussions on the way forward – how to advance from lessons learned toward meaningful and sustainable digital inclusion. \nAgenda\n15:30 | Registration and welcome coffee/tea \n16:00 – 17:00 | Panel discussion on the benefits of using the existing community anchor institutions to achieve digital inclusion  \n\nPresentation of the new UPU Digital Panorama report\, showcasing how posts are successfully supporting governments in enabling inclusive digital transformation | Ms. Radka Sibille\, Digital Policies and Trade Coordinator\, and Mr. Kevin Hernandez\, Digital inclusion expert\, UPU\nPresentation by Giga on connecting schools across the world | Ms. Irene Kaggwa\, Giga Programme Manager\, ITU\nContribution by Ms. Maria De Brasdefer\, Digital Affairs Policy and Advocacy Officer\, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)\nQ&A\n\n17:00 – 18:00 | Interactive discussion on what’s next for meaningful digital inclusion \nThis interactive discussion will look ahead: What have we learned from twenty years of efforts to bridge the digital divides\, and what more is needed to achieve the goals set by WSIS and reaffirmed in the Global Digital Compact? Building on the insights from the first session\, we will explore policy priorities\, partnerships\, and practical measures to advance meaningful connectivity for all. The conversation will also connect to the ongoing WSIS+20 discussions and the upcoming UN General Assembly High-Level Meeting in mid-December 2025. \nThe event will be moderated by Ms. Sorina Teleanu\, Director of Knowledge\, DiploFoundation and Dr. Jovan Kurbalija\, Executive Director\, DiploFoundation. \nThe discussion will benefit from the insights of the GIGA Learning Hub participants\, composed of procurement officers\, ICT policymakers\, education ministry officials\, and stakeholders responsible for designing and delivering national school connectivity projects. \nLight refreshments will be provided. \n*** \nKindly note that this is an in-situ event only. Participation is free of charge\, but seats are limited. \nRegister
URL:https://diplo.us/event/digital-inclusion-by-design-leveraging-existing-infrastructure-to-leave-no-one-behind/
LOCATION:Giga Connectivity Centre – Campus Biotech\, Geneva\, Switzerland
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SUMMARY:Capacity Development Programme for CSOs 2025–2026 I CADE
DESCRIPTION:The Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment (CADE) is strengthening the ability of civil society organisations (CSOs) – especially those from the Global South – to play a stronger role in shaping digital policy. \nThe programme\, developed and delivered by DiploFoundation\, guides participants through a practical\, step-by-step learning journey that builds both technical knowledge and diplomatic skills\, supported throughout by a flexible helpdesk service offering tailored expert advice. \n1. Technical Knowledge Track (10 December 2025 – 31 March 2026) \n2. Diplomatic Skills Track (6 April 2026 – 31 May 2026)
URL:https://diplo.us/event/capacity-development-programme-for-csos-2025-2026-i-cade/
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SUMMARY:February 2026 online courses | Diplo Academy
DESCRIPTION:Diplo Academy is excited to announce the start of four online courses on 16 February 2026: \n\nAI Technology\, Policy and Governance\nDiplomatic Communication\nMultilateral Diplomacy Institutional Aspects\nPublic Diplomacy Essentials\n\nFor further information or to apply\, please click on the course titles above or visit our course catalogue. \n*** \nSubscribe to Diplo Academy Newsletter for updates on our courses\, programmes\, and workshops.
URL:https://diplo.us/event/february-2026-online-courses-diplo-academy/
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