Has successfully completed all sessions and curriculum requirements for the TechForward Policy Fellowship, Cohort 2026, held from March to June 2026
Kwesi Atuahene
Executive Director, ACDT
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Simon Hemoh Sesay
2026-06-18
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Head of Advisory,
ACDT
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Issue date: June 18, 2026

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Africa Center for Digital Transformation

ACDT is an African-led organization advancing dialogue, assessment and digital development. It leverages digitalisation opportunities by collaborating with stakeholders across the innovation ecosystem to drive social and economic growth in Africa.

Type

Training

Level

Professional

Format

Online

Duration

3 months

Description

The TechForward Policy Fellowship is a yearly policy leadership and innovation program aimed advancing inclusive, responsible, and sustainable digital transformation across Africa and the Global South. Over a three-month period, it equips emerging leaders with practical skills in AI-powered entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, digital public infrastructure, and green digital transition. Fellows gain mentorship and produce policy and innovation outputs that address inequality, expand opportunity, and support global development goals including gender equality, economic growth, and climate action. Fellowship output include: Research Report, Policy Briefs and Toolkits, Capacity Building Trainings and developing AI-first prototypes (MVPs). Fellows are from 21 countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas.

Skills

Capacity Development

Writing

Research Methodologies

Artificial Intelligence

Leadership Development

team work

Policy Analysis

Policy Monitoring

Earning Criteria

Participation

Completed a three-month (March - June 2026) TechForward Policy Fellowship, actively engaging in learning sessions and fulfilling all required research and writing assignments. Participated in policy development and implementation workshops, specialised track sessions (either in Digital Innovation and AI-Powered Entrepreneurship, Cybersecurity and Digital Safety, Twin Transition or Digital Public Infrastructure), and received one-on-one mentorship.