{"id":5029,"date":"2026-03-31T14:18:41","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T14:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=5029"},"modified":"2026-04-01T07:58:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T07:58:18","slug":"ai-driven-dpi-for-africa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/ai-driven-dpi-for-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Webinar \u2013 Scaling Impact: AI-Driven Digital Public Infrastructure for African Cities and Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"10\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1185\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-114313.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-114313.png 1185w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-114313-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-114313-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Screenshot-2026-03-31-114313-768x430.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1185px) 100vw, 1185px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Africa\u2019s cities are at a pivotal moment. As AI rapidly reshapes economies and public services, the question is no longer&nbsp;if&nbsp;to act \u2014 but&nbsp;how to scale impact, fast and responsibly. This&nbsp;webinar, held as part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/digitaltransformationdialogues\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU Digital Transformation Dialogues<\/a>&nbsp;brings together policymakers, industry leaders, and standards experts to explore how AI-driven Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can unlock more efficient, inclusive, and resilient cities and communities across Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From data to decision-making, from pilots to national scale, the session will focus on:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Building AI-ready public infrastructure<\/strong>&nbsp;that delivers real outcomes for people&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Avoiding fragmentation and vendor lock-in<\/strong>&nbsp;through open, interoperable approaches&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Turning standards into action<\/strong>&nbsp;to enable trusted, scalable solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Showcasing&nbsp;real-world experiences<\/strong>&nbsp;from African cities and governments&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a call to move beyond experimentation \u2014 and towards coordinated, scalable implementation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join the conversation shaping the future of AI-powered public infrastructure in Africa.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Target Audience<\/strong><br>Participation is open to the ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates, ITU Academia, and to any individual from a country that is a member of the ITU and who wishes to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international,&nbsp;regional&nbsp;and national organizations. Participation is free of charge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itu.zoom.us\/webinar\/register\/WN_um5rwXQWTwmpLKCIBdO-eg\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note:\u202fBy registering for this event, you agree for ITU (the event organizer and data controller) to process your personal data for the organization and management of the event&nbsp;in accordance with&nbsp;the\u202f<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/about\/Documents\/ITU-Data-Protection-and-Privacy-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>ITU Data Protection and Privacy Policy<\/em><\/a><em>.\u202fThe personal data you&nbsp;submit&nbsp;as part of the registration and your participation in the event will be used by ITU for the organization, management, and follow-up of the event, including managing attendance and for internal ITU administrative requirements. The event is taking place via Zoom, and it will be recorded. You can read\u202f<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fexplore.zoom.us%2Fen%2Fzoom_events_privacy%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccristina.bueti%40itu.int%7C9f551e5b55c44906e3d808dc5ee6a922%7C23e464d704e64b87913c24bd89219fd3%7C0%7C0%7C638489591959872430%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dt%2FRYBBZgYlhrMqof%2FuW22fsiyqm24B755tdy0g%2BXuM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>\u202fZoom\u2019s privacy notice on how it processes your personal data. The event video recording will be made publicly available on ITU\u2019s event webpage to raise awareness and promote standardization aiming at knowledge-transfer and bridging the standardization gap.\u202fFor any questions or requests concerning your personal data, including your inclusion in video, you can contact ITU at\u202f<\/em><a href=\"mailto:digitaltransformation@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>digitaltransformation@itu.int<\/em><\/a><em>.\u202f<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"2\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organized by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"wp-block-image\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"284\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ITU-official-logo_blue_RGB-300px-284x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2028\" style=\"width:90px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ITU-official-logo_blue_RGB-300px-284x300.jpg 284w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ITU-official-logo_blue_RGB-300px.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>UN SDGs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-09.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-11-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-11-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-11-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-11.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/E_SDG_Icons-17.jpg 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ITU Strategic Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"837\" height=\"85\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation.png 837w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sustainable-digital-transformation-768x78.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 837px) 100vw, 837px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity.png 840w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-300x30.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/universal-connectivity-768x76.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Related Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2472\">Digital Transformation Dialogues<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU-T Smart Sustainable Cities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/metaverse\/\">ITU activities on AI-powered virtual worlds and citiverse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2025-2028\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU-T Study Group 20: IoT, digital twins and smart sustainable cities and communities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/itu-t\/regionalgroups\/sg20-afr\/Pages\/default.aspx\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/itu-t\/regionalgroups\/sg20-afr\/Pages\/default.aspx\">ITU-T SG20 Regional Group for Africa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: Cristina Bueti (ITU)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=2472\">Back to the DTD main 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