Unleashing the Promise of Digital Trade in Africa and Beyond
Each September, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) gathers world leaders in New York to set the global development agenda. Alongside the high-level debates, Digital@UNGA — co-organised by ITU and UNDP—aims to showcase how digital technologies can drive inclusion, jobs, and sustainable growth by presenting the Affiliate Session, “Unleashing the Promise of Digital Trade in Africa and Beyond.”
This webinar convenes sector leaders to examine the evolution and impact of e-commerce in developing economies, with a special focus on Africa. Participants will explore the challenges that have traditionally limited scale, while learning from successful, replicable innovations emerging across digital platforms, logistics, fintech, and agritech - solutions that are expanding opportunities for small businesses and local communities.
Event Highlights
Expert Insights: Hear from a panel of industry leaders:
- Cécile Barayre-El Shami – Chief, Digital Economy Capacity-Building Section, UNCTAD
- Emeka Onyia – Director, Digital Banking, Afreximbank
- Yassine Oussaif – Partner, AfricInvest Group
- Adekunle Salami – AVP Business Development, Flutterwave
- Hassen Arfaoui – Principal, 216 Capital Ventures, Tunisia
- Afshon Wallace – CEO, AfriOnline (Zambia)
- James Howe – Head Digital, Markets and Connectivity, International Trade Centre (ITC)
Practical Solutions:
Discuss actionable strategies addressing payment systems, logistics bottlenecks, and other barriers to scaling cross-border digital trade .
Broader Perspectives:
Connect Africa’s digital transformation experience with trends and lessons relevant for developing markets worldwide .
Join us to engage with thought leaders and explore innovations setting the pace for inclusive, sustainable digital trade on the continent and beyond. Register on this link: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b466692d-11c6-46ad-89d8-6d65153e0927@c3476d30-7bc3-4f9b-9d15-f444947ff4cd