Recent technological advances with emerging technologies like Artificial intelligence, Big data, the Internet of Things, Mobile banking, and many others offer multiple opportunities to optimize the governance of cities and territories in Africa. In a context of rapid urban transformation, digital governance then emerges as a key element to promote Digital Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability, and Public Participation in urban management while building more Safe, Resilient and Inclusive African cities. Through Case Studies, Experience Sharing, Expert Testimonies, and Learning Materials, this MOOC aims to equip participants with tools to transform urban systems through digital-based solutions for more Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable African Cities.

The course builds upon the Inclusive Digital Economies and Gender Equality Playbook, UNCDF’s practical how-to guide on using the market system development approach to decrease the digital and financial divide for women and girls, use technology to improve women’s economic opportunities and help to transform women into builders of emerging digital economies.

The Inclusive Learning Design course is a free, self-paced online course to help learning professionals create training that is accessible, equitable, and meaningful for diverse audiences. Grounded in the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and UNITAR’s Gender and Inclusivity Frameworks, the course provides practical guidance on integrating gender equality, disability inclusion, intercultural sensitivity, and accessibility considerations throughout the entire training cycle, from analysis and design to implementation and evaluation. Participants explore real-world scenarios, practical tools, and downloadable resources to help ensure that no learner is left behind.

Our goal is to demystify AI The Elements of AI is a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki. We want to encourage as broad a group of people as possible to learn what AI is, what can (and can’t) be done with AI, and how to start creating AI methods. The courses combine theory with practical exercises and can be completed at your own pace.