Digital transition: how technology reshapes the future of urban services in West Africa
via SeneNews3 min read
The rapid urbanization in Africa presents new logistical, economic, and environmental challenges. In response, the integration of artificial intelligence and connected mobility solutions is becoming essential. This central theme brought together over 200 business leaders, public decision-makers, and tech experts on June 4 in Abidjan, during an innovation day initiated by a leading international ride-hailing and urban digital services provider. The event analyzed the impact of global technologies on local ecosystems, highlighting concrete initiatives for youth training and private sector support. Discussions focused on data-driven transportation transformation. Experts examined how route optimization and traffic prediction systems, originally developed for ride-hailing platforms, are now streamlining traffic in congested cities. Demonstrations of advanced mapping tools, virtual assistants, and autonomous delivery robots showed that technology is moving beyond theory to redefine urban flow management. Specialists emphasized adapting these advanced technologies to the structural realities of African markets to create value, employment, and rationalize energy consumption. The future of African tech also relies on human capital. Discussions highlighted the importance of preparing future talent for a rapidly changing market. This included the graduation ceremony for the first cohort of the "Yango Fellowship" technological excellence program, recognizing 20 young local talents. Beyo
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