CEPREC was honoured to co-host the Green Digital Infrastructure for Africa Dialogue on the sidelines of #UNGA80 in New York, convened by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU).
Our Director, Professor Muyiwa Oyinlola, chaired the opening panel on Africa’s Green Infrastructure, where panellists Vanessa Gray (International Telecommunication Union) and Soji Maurice-Diya (NATCOM) highlighted opportunities to green Africa’s digital backbone and reduce reliance on diesel generators.
Our Deputy Director, Professor Giuliana Battisti, joined IHS Towers COO, Kazeem Oladepo, on the panel Mobilising Partnerships & Finance, moderated by Osibo I..
Drawing on CEPREC’s field-based research, she emphasised the importance of local capacity, skills development, and innovation as key enablers for unlocking sustainable investment in Africa’s digital and energy transitions. With connectivity expanding rapidly, the dialogue reinforced that Africa’s digital and energy transitions must go hand in hand, ensuring growth that is reliable, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
A huge thank you to FMCIDE for convening such an important conversation. CEPREC remains committed to advancing research, innovation, and partnerships that drive Africa’s green digital future.
