INNOVATIVE GOVERNANCE FOR THE DIGITAL AGE

Innovative Government for the Digital Age is an outstanding executive program led by Thunderbird's faculty members who are recognized worldwide for their innovative teaching methods, global best business practices and groundbreaking research, and their commentary and viewpoints on the international leadership scene.

Hence, participants will delve into a highly interactive program that displays case studies and project-based exercises delivered by pioneers in the field. The program will include the following services:

  • Sixty-minute Virtual Kick-Off 30 days prior to start of program.
  • Immersive Experience for 15 African Ministers in Morocco during GITEX Africa
  • Academic Materials
  • Global Mindset Inventory (GMI) self-assessment and individual reports
  • Custom Learning Management System (LMS) online page to house all materials, logistics information,
  • Knowledge checks, collaboration, and coaching initiatives
  • Virtual and On-Site Program Management
  • Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge

Throughout the program, candidates will further hone their digital fluency, explore the opportunities technology creates for governments, and enhance their change management and leadership strategies to be on the alert for digital transformation in their own institutions. In addition, they will be provided with the skills to pinpoint technology-related challenges so they can attack proactively and address this new evolving reality.

MINISTERIAL TRAINING

Governments are not immune to the challenges caused by the rapid technological disruption. They are also under pressure from existing regulatory frameworks and global competition. The pace of change has never been faster, and organizations are struggling to adapt their systems, practices, products, and services to the new demands arising in the marketplace. This is why the Smart Africa Digital Academy, in partnership ADA (Africa Digital Academy), Thunderbird and GITEX are offering to the Ministers of ICT in Africa the following program:

Innovative Governance for the Digital Age

This program will occur in Morocco during GITEX Africa. The program will enrich the participants with a successful digital transformation journey and an understanding of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and emerging technologies. Moreover, the program will include meeting with partners/editors who provide digital services, and successful case studies of organizations in the same sector.

Duration: The learning journey will span over one day.

Delivery Mode/Location: The program is designed for in-person delivery in Morocco during GITEX Africa. The one-day program taking till take place on May 30, 2023 at the Four Seasons Hotel by invitation only.

Participants will delve into a highly interactive program that displays case studies and project-based exercises delivered by pioneers in the field. The program will include the following services:

  • Sixty-minute Virtual Kick-Off 30 days prior to start of program.
  • Immersive Experience for 15 African Ministers in Morocco during GITEX Africa
  • Academic Materials
  • Global Mindset Inventory (GMI) self-assessment and individual reports
  • Custom Learning Management System (LMS) online page to house all materials, logistics information,
  • Knowledge checks, collaboration, and coaching initiatives
  • Virtual and On-Site Program Management
  • Certificate of Completion and Digital Badge

Throughout the program, candidates will further hone their digital fluency, explore the opportunities technology creates for governments, and enhance their change management and leadership strategies to be on the alert for digital transformation in their own institutions. In addition, they will be provided with the skills to pinpoint technology-related challenges so they can attack proactively and address this new evolving reality.

MONDAY MAY 30 PROGRAM

8:30
Welcome Coffee
9:00
Introduction
REMARKS BY HOST MINISTER
REMARKS BY DG/CEO, SMART AFRICA
9:45
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW OF 4IR AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION WITH USE CASES
10:30
Tea Break
11:00
LEADING DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC SECTOR
11:45
AGILE GOVERNANCE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
12:45
Lunch break
14:00
MANAGING RISKS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND 4IR
15:30
Tea Break
16:00
BULLDOG PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
17:45
WRAP UP

The Council of African IT Agencies (CAITA) is the latest organ meeting of Smart Africa comprising of IT agencies from Smart Africa member states, established to promote collaboration and cooperation in the field of Information Technology across the African continent. The Council serves as a platform for member states IT agencies to share knowledge, resources, and best practices in IT development and implementation, with the aim of advancing technology in Africa.

The Council also provides a forum for member agencies to discuss policy and regulatory issues related to IT and to work together to develop solutions. The CAITA meeting will gather periodically, to allow discussion and deliberation on matters pertinent to IT development in Africa.

The first edition of the CAITA will be held during the 1st GITEX AFRICA in Marrakesh on 1st June 2023 and will notice the constitution of the bureau as well as the details of its mandate.