East Africa Internet Governance Forum (EAIGF) 2024

The evolving digital landscape in East Africa calls for enhanced youth engagement, focusing on digital literacy as a pathway to employment, social change, and advocacy. A panel discussion will delve into bridging the digital skills gap through community-based training and partnerships, especially for marginalized groups. It will explore how youth harness technology for activism while navigating challenges like misinformation and cyberbullying. Emphasizing digital rights,
the discussion will address creating ethical online spaces. The future of work, shaped by automation, requires adaptive skills, and the panel will discuss strategies for inclusive tech, gender equity, and youth participation in policy-making processes for a more inclusive digital ecosystem.