The jury members of the "RFI – France 24 Africa App Challenge" selected the finalists for the fifth edition of the competition from nearly 1,000 entries (2.5 times more than in 2019) from 43 countries. Open to all Africans and start-ups on the continent, this edition rewards digital innovations (websites, apps, SMS services, etc.) that meet the needs of users when epidemics break out (access to healthcare, reliable information, essential products, etc.).
SMS, etc.) that meet the needs of users during epidemics (access to healthcare, reliable information, essential products, etc.).
The winner, who will receive funding to develop their project, will be announced on February 16 at 3 p.m. during a special program broadcast live on Facebook on the RFI and France 24 accounts, co-hosted by Caroline Paré (RFI) and Marjorie Paillon (France 24).
Through this competition, RFI and France 24 aim to encourage and support innovation by stimulating and supporting young African companies and developers. Huawei, ENGIE AFRICA, Digital Africa, Société Générale, Africa Global Recycling, Next Einstein Forum, and African incubators for innovative companies are partners in the initiative.
The first four editions focused on the areas of health (2016), girls' education (2017), sustainable development (2018), and urban development and smart cities (2019).
Special broadcast on Tuesday, February 16, at 3 p.m. on Facebook Live with the finalists and announcement of the winner.
"Digital technology in the fight against epidemics"
With the programs "Priorité Santé" (RFI) and "#Tech24" (France 24)
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