The plan underscores the importance of embracing digital opportunities to strengthen cooperation and modernization, aligning with the development goals of both regions, and fostering a high-level China-Africa community with a shared future.
International cooperation is highlighted as crucial for addressing the digital divide and ensuring global access to digital benefits.
The plan includes several key action areas:
Digital Policy Cooperation
Enhance policy exchanges and cooperation to align with the UN 2030 Agenda and African Union Agenda 2063. This involves sharing development experiences, optimizing policy environments, and establishing cooperation mechanisms.
Digital Infrastructure Cooperation
Promote collaboration on building sustainable digital infrastructure, including mobile communications, backbone networks, satellite communications, data centers, and cloud computing.
Digital Innovation Cooperation
Jointly advance technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and quantum communications. Promote innovation in SMEs, startups, and empower youth and women through various initiatives.
Digital Transformation Cooperation
Accelerate digital transformation in key sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and healthcare. Implement ten demonstration projects over the next three years to showcase high-quality China-Africa cooperation.
Digital Security Cooperation
Collaborate on cybersecurity, data protection, and digital security technologies. Support skill training and establish a potential joint digital security laboratory.
Digital Capability Cooperation
Enhance digital skills and literacy through training programs and collaboration among research institutions, universities, and think tanks. Aim to train at least 1,000 digital talents in the next three years.
The plan calls for building collaborative partnerships among governments, businesses, academia, and financial institutions to facilitate China-Africa digital development. Future participants are invited to join and expand the cooperation dimensions.
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