The Connected Africa Girls Coding Camp is back this year with its 5th edition commissioned by ECA in partnership with the government of The Republic of Namibia, UN Namibia, UN WOMEN, and the International Telecommunications Union .
Considering the rising global-scale influence of technology in driving sustainable development and growth, strengthening the ICT sector is socially and economically relevant to Africa. Hence, African female participation continues to indicate significant gaps within Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics disciplines. This limited access creates barriers for young women and girls in harnessing the benefits of the internet and increasing their academic and professional participation, especially in technology-based fields.
Graphic design is included as a common course in line with artificial intelligence, design thinking, and computational thinking. This camp will also feature master classes on Gender-Based Violence, UN SDGs, and Agenda 2063 including personal development skills.