Our focus
What we work on, and why.
ADEF works with governments, regulators, industry and civil society to advocate for the policies, causes and actions that move Africa’s digital economy forward — and to run the campaigns that put those priorities in front of the people who can act on them.
Intelligence
We commission and publish research that tracks how Africa's digital economy is actually developing — infrastructure, policy, investment and adoption — so decisions get made on evidence rather than assumption.
Advocacy
We work alongside governments, regulators and industry to push for the policies that let connectivity, data protection and digital identity work in favour of the people using them.
Inclusion
We run campaigns, workshops and school programs that put digital skills and tools directly in the hands of youth and underserved communities across the continent.
Campaigns
How we campaign
Our campaigning takes whatever form gets the result: live events and symposia, workshops, open letters to government officials, press releases, and coordinated social media pushes — all built around the objectives in our pillars above.
Partner with us
Sponsorship opportunities
Organizations that share our mission can support ADEF’s research, events and school programs directly. Sponsorship puts your brand alongside the policymakers, operators and young leaders shaping the continent’s digital future.
Talk to our partnerships team