The initiative includes several targeted projects designed to address specific weaknesses. In Senegal, a multi-phase cybersecurity education program for youth is being launched. This program offers learning opportunities and a bootcamp with support from the Plan B Foundation. It also includes mentorship and micro-grants to help participants develop local projects.
I am excited by the prospect of a tripartite partnership, bringing together the United Nations, the private sector, and Senegalese authorities, to support the vision behind Senegal’s Digital New Deal.”
She added, “Through this collaboration, we can advance digital inclusion, strengthen digital skills and youth employability, promote secure and transparent digital ecosystems, and harness innovation to prevent organized crime while fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth.”
The partnership between Tether and the UNODC shows an effort towards the security challenges in Africa’s rapidly growing digital asset sector. While the main focus is on education and helping victims, the long-term success of the initiative will rely on collaboration between private technology providers and governance bodies as they face constant cyber threat
