Welcome to your course on Responsible and Sustainable Technologies in Africa! Embracing responsible business conduct guidelines can contribute to the long-term sustainability of a business and the region it is situated in.
Welcome to your course on Sustainable Digital Technologies! Technological development is contributing to the overall negative impact on the environment. It is critical for each state to develop and implement strict measures for the sustainable manufacture and disposal of technology/technological products.
Welcome to your course on Building Smart, Sustainable African Cities!
The African Urban Agenda is primarily concerned with the sustainable urbanisation of African cities as a tool for development and economic growth. This course equips policymakers with the knowledge to address the rapid growth and critical challenges facing cities, where more than half of the African population is expected to reside by 2030.
You will examine the objectives of the African Urban Agenda and analyze the major urban challenges, such as traffic congestion, inadequate sanitation, and pressure on infrastructure . The course then provides the Smart Sustainable Cities framework, outlining 10 actionable steps for planning and creation. You will also explore key policy, governance, and traditional/non-traditional financing options required to successfully transform your city into a smart, sustainable, and inclusive urban environment.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the characteristics of Smart Cities and Sustainable Cities based on the principles of the African Urban Agenda.
- Analyze the current urban challenges and the objectives of the African Urban Agenda within your localized context.
- Apply the 10 actionable steps of the Smart Sustainable Cities framework to plan and execute pilot projects for urban transformation.
- Evaluate the necessary policy, governance, and financing considerations (e.g., Public Private Partnership, Grants) required to support the sustainable implementation of smart city initiatives.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for policymakers, urban planners, municipal leaders, government officials, and development professionals across Africa. It is highly beneficial for individuals who are:
- Involved in city administration, urban development, or infrastructure planning for population growth.
- Seeking to implement technology-driven, sustainable solutions (e.g., smart grids, efficient transit, smart waste management).
- Responsible for aligning local development plans with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and continental urban agendas.
Welcome to Greening with Digital
The *Greening with Digital* programme is an initiative by Smart Africa aimed at equipping African policymakers with the knowledge and tools to harness digital technologies in support of climate action and sustainable development.
As Africa confronts the dual challenges of environmental degradation and digital transformation, this programme explores how digital innovation can drive green growth, support climate resilience, and enable a just and inclusive transition to a sustainable future.
Through expert-led modules, real-world case studies, and opportunities for regional collaboration, Greening with Digital empowers decision-makers to design and implement policies that place sustainability at the heart of digital transformation strategies.
Join us in shaping a greener, smarter Africa.
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Bem-vindo(a) ao Ecologizando com o Digital
O programa *Ecologização Digital* é uma iniciativa da África Inteligente que visa capacitar os formuladores de políticas africanos com o conhecimento e as ferramentas necessárias para aproveitar as tecnologias digitais em apoio à ação climática e ao desenvolvimento sustentável.
Enquanto a África enfrenta os desafios duplos da degradação ambiental e da transformação digital, este programa explora como a inovação digital pode impulsionar o crescimento verde, apoiar a resiliência climática e permitir uma transição justa e inclusiva para um futuro sustentável.
Por meio de módulos conduzidos por especialistas, estudos de caso do mundo real e oportunidades de colaboração regional,ecologizando com o digital capacita os tomadores de decisão a conceber e implementar políticas que coloquem a sustentabilidade no centro das estratégias de transformação digital.
Junte-se a nós na construção de uma África mais verde e inteligente.