WASIG2026

West Africa School on Internet Governance 2026

Freetown, Sierra Leone | 11–12 May 2026

The West Africa School on Internet Governance (WASIG) is a structured capacity-building programme designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and analytical tools to engage in regional and global digital governance processes.

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Curriculum Focus

  • Digital sovereignty frameworks
  • AI governance and accountability
  • Platform regulation & economic justice
  • Cybersecurity and digital resilience

Learning Format

  • Expert-led lectures
  • Interactive policy labs
  • Case-based exercises
  • Regional policy simulation

Expected Outcomes

  • Strengthened policy literacy
  • Regional leadership development
  • Contribution to WAIGF outputs

Agenda Overview

  • Day 1: Governance Foundations & Sovereignty
  • Day 2: AI, Platforms & Digital Market Integration