The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council has welcomed AfriLabs, a Pan-Afrikan Hub Network as an ITU Development (ITU-D) Sector Member.
AfriLabs’ membership to ITU-D represents a major turning point in its mission to support innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology development across Africa. This partnership will enable AfriLabs to contribute to global conversations and initiatives to drive digital transformation and sustainable development in Africa.
Anna Ekeledo, Executive Director of AfriLabs said “This membership not only validates the efforts of AfriLabs in fostering innovation and technology growth in Africa but also provides us with a unique opportunity to collaborate on a global scale.” Adds “We look forward to leveraging ITU’s vast resources and network to further our mission of empowering African tech hubs and startups, ultimately driving socio-economic development across Africa.”
The inclusion of AfriLabs in the ITU-D Sector underscores the importance of ITU supporting technology and innovation ecosystems in emerging markets. AfriLabs’ extensive network, comprising over 450 innovation centers across 53 African countries, will bring valuable insights and perspectives to ITU’s initiatives and programs.
Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director of the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau noted that “The AfriLabs’ vast network of technology and innovation hubs is aligned with ITU-D’s efforts in building capabilities in innovation and entrepreneurship for its members and will support the development of the African technology and innovation ecosystem.”
The ITU is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for issues related to information and communication technologies. The ITU-D Sector is dedicated to fostering international cooperation and promoting equitable access to telecommunication and information technologies.
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