Didier Nkurikiyimfura, Senior Director of Strategy and Growth at Smart Africa, advocated for stronger Africa-Europe collaborations during his participation at the Como Lake 2024 Conference in Italy. Speaking at a session on digital transformation, Nkurikiyimfura highlighted the critical role technology plays in advancing socio-economic growth across Africa.
He emphasized that Africa is poised for unprecedented development, driven by its young, tech-savvy population and innovative leadership. Nkurikiyimfura stressed that deeper cooperation between Africa and Europe is essential to sustain this momentum, particularly in areas like digital infrastructure, fintech, AI, and digital health. He called for increased trade, investments, and partnerships to propel large-scale projects that would foster sustainable development across the continent.
Nkurikiyimfura’s call for collaboration underscores the importance of partnerships in accelerating Africa’s digital transformation, a mission Smart Africa is keen to lead.
