Dakar, Senegal, July 16, 2024-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The international VTC and user matching service Yango Group, part of the global technology company of the same name, actively participated in the West Africa Internet Governance Forum, held from July 10 to 12, 2024 in Dakar, Senegal. The event, themed “Disruptive Technologies: How Far?”, is a key regional platform for dialogue on Internet governance. Supported by the United Nations and the ECOWAS Commission, the conference is organized and hosted by the Senegalese government under the leadership of the Ministry of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs. It brought together key industry stakeholders and partners, both national and international, to promote the development of Internet governance in Senegal and West Africa.
Yango was proud to support this premier forum aimed at promoting dynamic investments in the digital sector. Recognized for its technological expertise, Yango is committed to strengthening its positive impact in the digital economy and urban mobility worldwide through its innovative solutions. As the company continues to expand its presence in the digital and technology sectors in West Africa, Yango participated in key sessions throughout the forum.
One of these notable sessions was the inaugural address of the PH.E M. Alioune Sall, Minister of Communication, Telecommunications and Digital Affairs of Senegal, followed by a round table on the main subject with the principal advisor to the government of the Tony Blair Institute, Ms. Ndeye Maïmouna Diop, Hon. Senator Shuaib Afolabi SalisuChairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity in Nigeria, Mr. Pierre DandjinouVice President of Stakeholder Engagement at ICANN Africa, Mrs. Marie Ahouantchedefrom the Digital Transformation Coordination at the ECOWAS Commission, and Kadotien Alassane SoroRegional Manager for West Africa at Yango.
Mr. Soro presented Yango’s vision for the future of African cities. He highlighted that the company continues to innovate and bring a multitude of convenient services to African markets, all powered by a single app. It has already taken off in markets like Abidjan, where Yango offers a variety of services such as a ride-hailing platform, restaurant technology, and cloud-based parcel delivery and image hosting technologies. In the space of three years, Yango has invested heavily in the African region and continues to expand across multiple markets, impacting lives. By providing access to its digital platforms and other technologies, the company has created revenue-generating opportunities for its partners’ drivers and couriers while enabling small and medium-sized businesses to grow. Consumers also benefit from the safety, convenience, and affordability of rides and deliveries. Additionally, over the past few years, Yango has engaged in several CSR initiatives by offering free ICT and data science courses to Ivorians as well as supporting football academies in West Africa, distinguishing themselves by their contribution to education and youth development.
In an interview with journalists, he said: “We are pleased to actively contribute to discussions on the economic development of technology services in the region and to share our vision and achievements in the field of online technology. Supporting the WAIGF 2024 presents a strategic opportunity to foster collaboration among West African countries on Internet governance issues, facilitating the sharing of best practices and experiences to strengthen our engagement in policy discussions and promote the development of inclusive policies: we have engaged with various stakeholders in the policy development process to ensure that Internet governance policies are inclusive and impactful for all in the region.”
The Yango team also shared some best practices and examples of successful cooperation and shared information regarding the technologies that Yango uses for security development that are based on AI, Yango’s customer experience, which is characterized by differentiators such as technology, price, map, security features and many other features.
Mr. Soro added: “Our mission is to provide practical, affordable and secure technology solutions that match the needs of the African market. Yango will continue to build awareness and capacity among stakeholders in the region on Internet governance issues and the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach to addressing these challenges through Internet governance trainings and workshops.”
Yango’s participation in this event clearly demonstrates its commitment to Africa, and Senegal in particular, as well as its active role in discussions on technology, innovation and economic development in the region.
Distributed by African Media Agency (AMA) for Yango.
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Source : African Media Agency (AMA)
2024-07-16 11:58:08
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