Threats and Opportunities of digital tools and AI in young hands in Africa

​Threats and Opportunities of Digital Tools and AI in Young Hands in Africa
What does the evidence show? How can we continue making conscious choices?

As digital tools and AI become more accessible across Africa, young people are using them to innovate, build businesses, and drive social change. But this growing digital power also raises serious questions around inequality, misinformation, privacy, and ethical use.

​Join Hannah Redders, a development economist and Project Manager at the PARIS21 Foundation, as she explores the evidence behind these trends. With experience across Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America — from financial inclusion in Zambia to agro-fintech in Mexico — Hannah offers a unique lens on how data, development, and digital tools intersect.

​This session will explore:

• ​The real impact of AI and digital tools on African youth

• ​Risks of exclusion, surveillance, and data misuse

• ​What it means to make conscious choices in a digital world

​Attendees will gain insight into emerging trends and opportunities that empower Africa’s youth to become active creators and leaders in the digital economy.