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ITU TechnologizedITU Technologized | State of Broadband in Africa 2025: digital transformation with Lacina KonéIn this special episode of Technologized, Philippa Biggs speaks with Lacina Koné, Director‑General and CEO of Smart Africa, about the State of Broadband in Africa 2025 report. Together, they explore the realities, progress, and challenges of digital transformation across Africa — from broadband expansion to AI‑driven innovation.Lacina Koné shares insights on:Africa’s digital transformation and why connectivity is the backbone of inclusive growth The Broadband Commission’s impact, from affordability to closing the gender digital divideThe importance of African‑led narratives, data, and policymaking in broadband developmentHow broadband is reshaping agriculture, healthcare, fintech, education, and public services...
2026-01-1923 min
The TechAfrica News PodcastEP.02 | Lacina Koné on AI, Connectivity and why Africa must lead itselfIn this episode, Lacina Koné, CEO of Smart Africa, joins Akim Benamara, Chief Editor and Founder of TechAfrica News, for a candid conversation exploring bold strategies, mindset shifts, and the collaborative efforts driving Africa’s digital transformation.Africa’s digital future holds immense promise but faces challenges. Fragmented policies, outdated mindsets, and uneven access threaten to stall progress just as emerging technologies like AI offer unprecedented opportunities. The critical question is no longer if Africa will transform digitally, but how it can harness AI, build a unified digital identity, and leapfrog legacy constraints to secure its place in th...
2025-05-0150 min
Digital Government PodcastThe digital Africa briefing, with Lacina KonéPutting digital transformation to work for the benefit of society means taking an extra step, to Lacina Koné. The CEO of Smart Africa supports the idea that on the way from digital buzz to business success, efficient digital government can be key in attracting and retaining top talent and investments. On the path towards a digital Africa, though, a mix of deep-rooted challenges and bold steps to take awaits. Dive in this briefing on the state of digital transformation for business and society in Africa, with Lacina Koné, the CEO of Smart Africa.
2024-06-1225 min
PARTIE TEREZIE TOMÁNKOVÉKonečná: Vláda je hrobař průmyslu. Ekonomicky se zhroutil váš komunismus, reagoval LacinaPokud vláda nevyřeší drahé energie pro průmysl, půjde celá Česká republika do háje. V Partii Terezie Tománkové to řekla předsedkyně KSČM Kateřina Konečná. Místopředseda hnutí STAN Jan Lacina na europoslankyni reagoval připomenutím, že to byli komunisté, kvůli kterým se v minulosti český průmysl zhroutil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-11-071h 01
ArvamusfestivalIs This The Time For Africa?Arutelus osalejad: Kersti Kaljulaid (Former Estonian President), Lacina Kone (Director General and Chief Executive Officer of Smart Africa), Selma El Karim (Founder and Managing Director of SK Consultancy)
Arutelujuht: Daniel Schaer (Välisministeerium)
Arutelu korraldaja: Välisministeerium
The Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU was a catalyst for reinvigorating relations with Africa. This was reinforced by Estonia’s campaign and time served on the UN Security Council. Estonia’s Africa strategy launched in 2020 set new goals. Is there a role for Estonia to play in the transformation of Africa? Can the continent and Estonia benefit from each other?
2023-09-131h 33
DigiClub Podcast and THD PodcastsDigiClub Bits (Ep140) : Smart Africa pour une Afrique plus digitaliséeDans cet extrait du 141e épisode de DigiClub powered by Topnet et Huawei Technologies, nous sommes revenus sur l’évolution de la digitalisation sur le continent africain, les moyens de l’amorcer ainsi que la contribution de Smart Africa sur ce volet. Le DG de cette structure, Lacina Koné, de passage en Tunisie pour le sommet de la Francophonie, nous a fait l’honneur de répondre à nos questions.
Animation : Nadya Jennene
Producteur : Walid Naffati
Ingénieur son : Ghazi Neffati
Mixage : Dorsaf Kortobi
2023-01-1023 min
DigiClub Podcast and THD PodcastsDigiClub Ep141 : l’Afrique et la digitalisationDans ce 141e épisode de DigiClub powered by Topnet et Huawei Technologies, nous sommes revenus sur l’évolution de la digitalisation sur le continent africain, les moyens de l’amorcer ainsi que la contribution de Smart Africa sur ce volet. Le DG de cette structure, Lacina Koné, de passage en Tunisie pour le sommet de la Francophonie, nous a fait l’honneur de répondre à nos questions.
Nous avons, également, reçu le digital entrepreneur, Akram Ben Yedder, qui nous a parlé de sa nouvelle structure lancée en Côte d’Ivore, Izigo. Celle-ci accompagne de bout en bout les entrepreneurs...
2022-12-1252 min
Vojdi von s JožomBOKAMI - KATARZIA: ako tieto naše jemne vyhypované PRETEKY dopadli a čo sme sa pri tom o sebe a o svete tam vonku naučili • MY sme vyskúšali aby ste VY nemuseli • VVJ S01 E05Musí ti to pripadať ako zásah nejakého urazeného božstva z Olympu, keď sa deň pred štartom pretekov dozvieš, že tvoj parťák má Kovid a ty tento rok v Západných Tatrách nezažiariš. Ako Ďuro o preteky prišiel a čo postretlo zvyšných Jožov, keď sa konečne Bokami prešli, sa dozviete v tejto epizóde podcastu, plnej spomienok, bilancovania a plánov do budúcna.
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Karpišove modré oči a ekonomické reči môžete obdivo...
2022-05-0545 min