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Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure

ECA’s Technology, Innovation, Connectivity and Infrastructure Division (TICID) facilitates the formulation, adoption, and implementation of new technology and innovation policies for African member states towards improving the competitiveness of institutions, welfare of citizens, and collective and individual security.

ECCAS validates regional data governance framework to advance digital integration in Central Africa

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, 20 October 2026 – The Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) Regional…

Chad moves towards adopting its national artificial intelligence strategy

N’Djamena, 8 October 2026 — With support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Chad advanced…

Chad validates National Data Governance Strategy, marking a key milestone in its digital transformation

N’Djamena, Chad, 7 October 2026 – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the…

Africa Electric Mobility Forum calls for accelerated investment, industrialization, innovation and regional cooperation

Stellenbosch, South Africa, 30 September 2026 (ECA) – African countries and regional institutions must move urgently…

ECA calls for optimized ICT taxes to power Africa’s digital future

Addis Ababa, 17 September 2026 (ECA) — The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for more balanced and…

Africa’s silent pandemic: Why road safety must become an economic priority

Addis Ababa, 7 September 2026 (ECA) - At a hospital at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, ward afterward is…

Africa's Nuclear Moment: From Potential to Investable Reality | ECA Documentary | NEISA Kigali 2025

Celebrating World Fintech Day: ECA and partners advance dialogue on tokenised money and stablecoins in Africa

Addis Ababa, 18 August 2026 (ECA) - In commemoration of World Fintech Day, the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA),…

Eastern African aviation stakeholders develop roadmap for MASA implementation

Arusha, Tanzania, 2 July 2026 – Aviation experts and key stakeholders from Eastern Africa and continental…

ECA unveils the Africa 2035 digital implementation roadmap as region shifts to WSIS+20 implementation phase

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1 July 2026 (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) presented the Africa…

Mauritius launches national fintech strategy to accelerate digital finance transformation

Port Louis, Mauritius, 25 June 2026 — The Government of Mauritius has launched the 2026-2030 Mauritius National Fintech…

Guinea lays the foundations for a trusted and inclusive National Data Governance Framework

Conakry, Guinea, 19 June 2026 (ECA) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in collaboration with the Ministry of…

Building the foundations of a trusted data ecosystem in the Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, 9 June 2026 (ECA) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in…

Ethiopia launches National E-Mobility Strategy 2025–2030

Addis Ababa, 25 May 2026 — The Ministry of Transport and Logistics of Ethiopia, in partnership with the United Nations…

ECA side event spotlights the future of African trade through improved Port Operations

Tangier, Morocco, 31 March 2026 - The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with the International…

Charting the Future of African Infrastructure

Abuja, Nigeria 17 March 2026 (ECA) : The Steering Committee of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in…

AI and jobs in Africa: opportunity or disruption?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already reshaping how work is organised, how firms grow, and how economies compete. For…

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Our Work

The division works to enhance the capacity of African member states to leverage new and emerging technologies and innovations through:

Intergovernmental Convenings: Facilitating high-level and statutory meetings among member states and ministries.
Technical Support and Advisory Services: Providing expert guidance, policy research, and resource mobilization.
Capacity Building Programs and Consultative Processes: Facilitating regional consensus and capacity building based on member states' requests.
Publications: Sharing insights and best practices through policy briefs and research publications.

Mission

By fostering dialogue and regulatory processes for digital transformation, the division aims to:

Harmonize regional interoperability, data governance, and cybersecurity frameworks for African Member States
Facilitate a supportive policy environment conducive to public and private sector investment in new and emerging technologies

The division facilitates ECA’s consultations with ministers of African member states, civil society, the private sector, and academia. These consultations foster engagement and contributions to global processes and policy frameworks focused on digital governance, including the African Union Digital Transformation Strategy 2030, Africa WSIS Annual Review, regional Internet Governance Forums (IGFs), and the UN Global Digital Compact (GDC), among others.