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Data, Power, and Policy: Securing Africa’s Place in the Global Tech Economy
Africa is losing around $40–$50 billion each year due to power outages and outdated energy systems. This session brings together policymakers, investors, and tech leaders to make critical decisions on how African institutions can adapt to new, AI-driven energy solutions or risk economic decline due to latent technology adoption. What specific policies should African governments consider in the next 12 to 24 months to be an active participant in the global technology economy, to ensure energy investments are digital, financially sound, and resilient?