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Video | Nii Narku Quaynor, ‘Father of the Internet in Africa’, on international cooperation and the digital future
Nii Narku Quaynor, a Ghanaian scientist and engineer who is known as the "father of the iIinternet in Africa", is among theseven exceptional individuals honored with the WorldInternetConference(WIC) Distinguished Contribution Award.
A pioneer in advancing Africa’s internet connectivity, Quaynor views this recognition as a catalyst for inspiring youth in the Global South to contribute to the iIinternet's growth. While Africa faces challenges like technical capacity and operational limitations, these hurdles also present opportunities for global collaboration to foster a more inclusive and connected digital future, according to Quaynor.
The World Internet Conference (WIC) was established as an international organization on July 12, 2022, headquartered in Beijing, China. It was jointly initiated by Global System for Mobile Communication Association (GSMA), National Computer Network Emergency Response Technical Team/Coordination Center of China (CNCERT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), Alibaba Group, Tencent, and Zhijiang Lab.
