The project ‘Advocacy for an inclusive and safe digital space for young people in Chad’ aims to protect and empower young people in the face of online risks (cyberviolence, misinformation, exploitation). It promotes equitable access to the internet, digital education and stronger public policies to ensure a cyberspace that is safe, inclusive and conducive to the development of young people in Chad.
Activities
- Establishment of a Digital Policy Advocacy Committee comprising young people, women, CSOs and government representatives
- To monitor, analyse and promote improvements in public policy relating to digital issues, particularly in the areas of digital rights, data protection, internet governance and digital inclusion.
- Production of position papers, recommendations, monitoring reports and awareness-raising initiatives aimed at national decision-makers.
Expected results
An operational, representative cross-party committee with expertise in governance and digital policy issues.
Regular reports on the monitoring and analysis of digital policies, produced and distributed to decision-makers and partners.
Greater participation by young people and women in national processes relating to digital governance and advocacy.
Better coordination between civil society, public institutions and sectors involved in the digital sphere.
Gradual improvement in the quality, transparency and inclusiveness of national digital policies, thanks to the committee’s recommendations
About House of Africa
House of Africa advocates for the development of ICT in Africa and contributes to the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063. House of Africa provides an open and collaborative space to support the empowerment of young people, children and women in Africa.
