Digital Innovation Made in Africa - Exhibition and Summer Reception

End of June, GIZ hosted the exihibiton ‘Digital Innovation Made in Africa’ and its annual summer reception.

Viele Ausdrucke von "Digital Innovation Made in Africa" liegen aufeinander

On 25 June GIZ welcomed partner and guest at its Brussels Representation to look back at a remarkable first half of 2018 and to toast to what still lies ahead. The evening started with digital insights: The exhibition ‘Digital Innovation Made in Africa’, showcased innovative digital solutions to development challenges on the continent in the framework of the ‘Make-IT in Africa’ programme. The programme is commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and implemented by GIZ. As no digital innovation can take place without connectivity, the Internet Society also illustrated possibilities for providing internet even in remote areas.

The innovative exchanges of around 100 guest continued in the garden by listening to world music from the ensemble Èclats and enjoying a Syrian mezze buffet from Our House Project, a non-profit organization aiming to help refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants starting their lives in Belgium.

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Personen stehen vor Gemälden und schauen sich diese an — The guests enjoyed the exhibition.

Viele Menschen stehen verteilt in einem Raum. Eine Person steht vorne an einem Tisch und hält ein Mikrofon — GIZ welcomed around 100 partners and friends.

Frau mit Mikrofon in der Hand schaut eine gegenüberstehende Person an — Marjeta Jager, DG DEVCO, opened the exhibition and outlined the importance of digitalization.

Viele Personen stehen vor einem Foto — The exhibiton presented innovative, digital solutions and start ups from diverse countries in Africa.

Ein Mann und zwei Frauen stehen nebeneinander — Jan Schwaab, Head of Project "Make IT in Africa", Tanja Gönner, Chair of the Management Board of GIZ and Maarit Palovirta, Internet Society.

Frau steht vor einem Bild — Around 20 images and projects were presented.

Drei Männer stehen an einem Tisch — Guest enjoying the exhibition.

Personen stehen draussen und halten ihre Gläser — The exchange continued in the garden...

Große Platten mit verschieden farbigen Essen steht auf einem Tisch — ...with delicious food from "Our House Project"...

Personen stehen an einem Essenstand an — ...a non-profit organization helping refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.

Frau mit Brille hält ein leeres Sektglas — A toast to the first half of 2018.