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Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets

    Course Description This course explores the economic dimensions of cybersecurity with a focus on Africa's rapidly digitalising nations. Based on pioneering research from the World Bank, it examines how the continent's growing digital infrastructure intersects with an expanding cyberattack surface, quantifies the real economic costs of cyber incidents, identifies market failures that leave African nations particularly vulnerable, and proposes adaptive policy strategies tailored to the continent's unique context. Africa is undergoing the fastest digital transformation of any region. Internet penetration across the continent has surged from under 10% in 2005 to approximately 40% in 2023, with mobile money, e-government, and digital commerce reshaping economies. Yet this rapid digitalisation has outpaced cybersecurity investment, leaving critical systems exposed. Disclosed cyber incidents in Sub-Saharan Africa and across the continent are rising sharply, with public administration, finance, and telecommunications bearing the brunt. This course equips African policymakers and government leaders with the economic evidence and analytical frameworks needed to prioritise cybersecurity investment, design effective national strategies, and advocate for the resources required to build cyber resilience. Support: This course was supported by the World Bank. Source Material: Vergara Cobos, Estefania. 2024. Cybersecurity Economics for Emerging Markets. © World Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/10986/42130 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.
    Domains: Policy Makers
    Language: English
    Topics: Data Governance
    Provider: Smart Africa

    Regulators Digital Financial Literacy

      About this course:
      Learn how to regulate and supervise digital finance through the Tamora Policy Lab Series, a self-paced online course for regulators. You will take on the role of a decision-maker in the fictional country of Tamora and apply practical regulatory tools to real-world digital finance challenges.
      Through short, interactive modules, you will explore how to design, monitor, and coordinate policies that promote innovation, inclusion, and consumer protection in the digital economy.

      Who is this course for?
      This course is designed for regulators and public officials responsible for digital finance oversight, policy, and supervision. It is ideal for professionals working in or with Banks and related agencies who are engaged in licensing, compliance, risk management, or policy development in the digital finance ecosystem.

      Participants may include:

      • Payment Systems Supervisors.
      • FinTech Licensing Officers 
      • Cybersecurity and IT Risk Analysts.
      • Data Protection Officers.
      • Policy Analysts or Legal Counsels specializing in digital finance.
      • Consumer Protection Specialists.

      What will you learn? 
      By the end of the course, you will be able to:

      • Explain the key regulatory frameworks, actors, and risks shaping the digital finance ecosystem, including payments, fintechs, data flows, and emerging technologies.
      • Apply risk-based and proportionate regulatory approaches to digital finance scenarios, balancing innovation, market stability, and consumer protection.
      • Assess digital finance risks related to cybersecurity, data protection, and cross-border activity, and identify appropriate supervisory and policy responses.
      • Use supervisory tools, data insights, and collaborative mechanisms to support evidence-based oversight, policy coordination, and institutional learning.

      How much time do you need to invest? The course includes nine interactive modules, each lasting approximately 20 minutes. The full learning experience takes about 2,5 hours to complete. You can progress at your own pace, pause anytime, and resume where you left off.

      Course Certificate/Badge: Once you have successfully completed all modules and the final assessment, a certificate will be created automatically. 

      Course Providers: GIZ with the support of Akryl Digital Agency.

      Course Contact: In case of technical difficulties, please reach out to help@atingi.org

      Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0

      Date of publication: December 18, 2025

      Modernising Your Business with Digital Finances

        Course Overview: Modernizing Your Business with Digital Finance Welcome to Mama Atingi’s Shop! Guided by Mr. Ecommerca, this course is designed to empower small business owners to transition from traditional cash handling to a secure, digital financial ecosystem. You will explore everything from mobile money and international payments to cybersecurity and financial planning, ensuring your business is ready for the modern marketplace. Learning Outcomes By the end of this course, you will be able to: Evaluate and implement various digital payment methods (Mobile Money, cards, and online platforms) to increase transaction speed and safety. Master financial management by creating flexible budgets, tracking cash flow, and maintaining digital records for long-term stability. Secure your business against digital threats like fraud and phishing while implementing 2FA and strong password policies. Access growth opportunities by understanding loan requirements, avoiding predatory lending, and preparing for cross-border expansion. Who is this for? This course is specifically designed for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) owners, local shopkeepers, and aspiring entrepreneurs who want to digitize their operations, reach international customers, and build a professional financial foundation. {mlang}fr Aperçu du cours : Moderniser votre entreprise grâce à la finance numérique Bienvenue dans la boutique de Mama Atingi ! Accompagné par M. Ecommerca, ce cours est conçu pour permettre aux propriétaires de petites entreprises de passer de la gestion traditionnelle des espèces à un écosystème financier numérique sécurisé. Vous explorerez tout, du paiement mobile aux paiements internationaux, en passant par la cybersécurité et la planification financière. Objectifs d'apprentissage À la fin de ce cours, vous serez en mesure de : Évaluer et mettre en œuvre diverses méthodes de paiement numérique (Mobile Money, cartes et plateformes en ligne) pour accroître la rapidité et la sécurité des transactions. Maîtriser la gestion financière en créant des budgets flexibles, en suivant les flux de trésorerie et en tenant des registres numériques pour une stabilité à long terme. Sécuriser votre entreprise contre les menaces numériques telles que la fraude et le phishing, tout en mettant en place l'authentification à deux facteurs (2FA). Accéder à des opportunités de croissance en comprenant les conditions d'obtention de prêts et en préparant votre entreprise à une expansion transfrontalière. À qui s'adresse ce cours ? Ce cours est spécifiquement conçu pour les propriétaires de micro, petites et moyennes entreprises (MPME), les commerçants locaux et les entrepreneurs en herbe qui souhaitent numériser leurs opérations et toucher des clients internationaux. {mlang}{mlang}pt Visão Geral do Curso: Modernizando o seu Negócio com Finanças Digitais Bem-vindo à Loja da Mama Atingi! Com a orientação do Sr. Ecommerca, este curso foi elaborado para capacitar proprietários de pequenas empresas a transitar do manuseio tradicional de dinheiro para um ecossistema financeiro digital seguro. Você explorará desde dinheiro móvel e pagamentos internacionais até cibersegurança e planeamento financeiro. Resultados de Aprendizagem Ao final deste curso, você será capaz de: Avaliar e implementar vários métodos de pagamento digital (Mobile Money, cartões e plataformas online) para aumentar a velocidade e a segurança das transações. Dominar a gestão financeira, criando orçamentos flexíveis, monitorizando o fluxo de caixa e mantendo registos digitais para estabilidade a longo prazo. Proteger o seu negócio contra ameaças digitais, como fraude e phishing, implementando estratégias de segurança e senhas fortes. Aceder a oportunidades de crescimento, compreendendo os requisitos para empréstimos, evitando esquemas e preparando o negócio para a expansão além-fronteiras. A quem se destina? Este curso foi pensado especificamente para proprietários de Micro, Pequenas e Médias Empresas (MPMEs), lojistas locais e aspirantes a empreendedores que desejam digitalizar as suas operações e alcançar clientes internacionais. {mlang}

        Domains: Digital Consumers
        Language: English
        Topics: Broadband and Telecommunications
        Provider: Smart Africa

        Entrepreneurship

          Domains: Youth & Entrepreneurs
          Language: English
          Topics: Broadband and Telecommunications
          Provider: Smart Africa

          Session - Creation of Mock-Up Sessions

            1. We will be creating mock-up sessions, to reflect the different webinar settings and styles

            • Collaboration Workshop

            • Instructor Led Workshop and,

            • Conference with Panellists Workshop

            1. Defining the process to accessing the webinars within the SADA elearning and testing various aspects as per the checking list below.

            Domains: Policy Makers
            Language: English
            Topics: Broadband and Telecommunications
            Provider: Smart Africa

            Lusophone Africa Data Governance Workshop in the Digital Age

              This Lusophone Africa Data Governance Workshop is hosted by Mozambique’s National Institute of ICT (INTIC), Smart Africa, and UNESCO, and brings together national policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders from across Lusophone Africa to strengthen implementation of inclusive, rights-based, and interoperable data governance.

              In Mozambique, the government is currently formulating both a National Data Governance Strategy and a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. Other Lusophone African countries, including Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe, are also actively engaging in efforts to strengthen their legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for data and digital transformation. These include national data strategies, data protection laws, and exploratory work on AI policy.

              Recognizing this momentum, the workshop is not intended to duplicate existing initiatives but rather to reinforce, support, and accelerate national efforts by providing practical tools, peer-to-peer learning, and technical guidance for implementation. It aims to create a Lusophone community of practice on data governance that reflects the diversity of contexts and priorities, while promoting regional harmonization and knowledge exchange.

              Importantly, this workshop also marks the inaugural launch of the Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating the Digital Age in Portuguese, expanding access beyond the existing English and French editions. Making the Toolkit available in Portuguese represents a major milestone for Lusophone Africa, enabling deeper institutional uptake, broader accessibility, and stronger regional ownership of data governance practices.

              Through strong collaboration with Smart Africa, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Bank, the workshop also ensures alignment with regional and global frameworks and draws on the resources and expertise of key development partners. Together, the collective aim is to help translate policy ambitions into actionable national strategies and impactful results.

              Domains: Policy Makers
              Language: English
              Topics: Data Governance
              Provider: Smart Africa
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