Kenya and France to partner in advancing digital economy
As a financier, the Kenya Development Corporation is pushing for a change in laws that would drive policy and protect the intellectual property of the country’s youth even as they commit to supporting startups, more so in the digital world. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news to..
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Kenya and France are set to partner in advancing the digital economy, recognizing its potential to drive cross-border trade and create opportunities for African youth.
- The partnership aims to increase investment in digital technology to benefit the continent's majority youth population.
- Key figures include Kenya's ICT CS William Kabogo and France's Minister for AI and Digital Technologies Clara Chappaz.
- A notable initiative involves the Kenya Development Corporation pushing for policy changes to protect intellectual property and support digital startups, alongside France's commitment to peer-to-peer learning opportunities for tech-savvy youth.
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