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We Help Our Communities Become More Effective

The African Open Data and Internet Research Foundation (AODIRF) is a nongovernmental organization that supports creative concepts, projects, and initiatives in digital technologies across Africa by promoting open data, research Innovation and development, internet policies, community network, and capacity building. In addition, AODIRF organizes high-level Ministerial conferences and the renowned Africa Geospatial Data and Internet Conference (AGDIC). Many of our voluntary services are offered to the committee who may require them. Our goal at AODIRF is to create a trustworthy, digital and open data ecosystem by collaborating with communities and stakeholders across Africa We envision a society in which data and digital technology are accessible to all. Particularly in response to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this entails getting information to those who need it.

Our Activities:

Work with communities and organisations to help them use better data practices

Work with stakeholders across Africa to ensure technology and data is helping them solve their common problems

  • Help interpret and apply the latest thinking around immerging digital technologies, data and data infrastructure.

mission & vision

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Our mission & vision

We are dedicated to revolutionizing the digital landscape across Africa, fostering an environment where data and technology empower communities and drive sustainable growth. Join us on this transformative journey as we share our mission and vision for a more inclusive and technologically advanced Africa.

Mission

The mission of AODIRF is to foster strong, effective partnerships with communities and stakeholders throughout Africa in order to support and promote open data, Internet governance, community networks, cyber security, geospatial technologies and other digital related technologies in Africa.

Vission

The vision of AODIRF is to become Africa’s foremost center of excellence for research and development in open data, internet governance, geospatial technology, and other digital technologies.