Advancing Africa’s Digital Agenda — AIFAT Staff Papers (Rev4 Appraisal)

Advancing Africa’s Digital Agenda—AIFAT Staff Papers (Rev4 Appraisal)

Now published: AIFAT’s rapid appraisal of WSIS+20 Rev4 (Dec 13, 2025)— what changed, what’s missing, and how Africa can negotiate for outcomes that truly serve people and markets.

What you’ll learn:

• Five pillars, one roadmap: Connectivity & affordability; digital sovereignty & data governance; human rights online; finance & investment; DPI & innovation.
• Where Rev4 stands: Clear progress on coherence with the Global Digital Compact (GDC)—but still heavy on voluntary language and light on binding commitments.
• Pan-African leverage: Align AfCFTA, protect sovereignty, and center BoP (Bottom of the Pyramid) producers through frugal innovation and market access.
• Alliances that work: How G77 cohesion and BRICS 2025 positions can secure technology transfer, ethical AI, and fair financing – without duplicating GDC efforts.
• What to push for next: Measurable targets, debt-linked and blended finance, and enforceable rights safeguards.

Why this matters:
With WSIS+20 high-level meetings on Dec 16–17, 2025 (New York), Rev4 is the live negotiating text. This brief gives African delegates, regulators, and partners a focused, actionable frame for the final stretch.

Download the full paper here