Digital education and skills development represent some of the most pressing needs on the continent. With 82% of learners lacking internet access at home and significant gaps in digital literacy, AFDEG is committed to addressing structural inequalities across Africa’s education systems.

Across Africa, digital governance reform is accelerating, driven by the need for transparent public institutions, efficient service delivery, and stronger citizen engagement. AFDEG 2026 places these priorities at the centre of its Governance and Institutional Reform Track.

The African Forum on Digital Education and Governance (AFDEG) formally begins a new chapter in Africa’s digital transformation agenda. Established as a multi-stakeholder platform anchored in Ghana, AFDEG brings together policymakers, academics