IEEE Virtual Salon – Connectivity and Access in the Era of COVID-19
Channel: Engineering for Change
Date: 2021-10-27

COVID-19 has highlighted the universal need for equitable connectivity, particularly the challenges faced on the African continent. This virtual salon will explore the demands in broadband connectivity, including challenges and opportunities in light of the ongoing pandemic. 
Panelists representing a variety of  sectors draw from examples across Africa and related regions and discuss issues such as:

IF COVID-19 IS A DETERRENT OR AN INCENTIVE TO BRING BROADBAND TO UNCONNECTED REGIONS
HOW COUNTRIES CAN LEAPFROG BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY IN RURAL AREAS
SUCCESSFUL NATIONAL OR REGIONAL RESPONSES IN TERMS OF CONNECTIVITY DURING THE PANDEMIC
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES IN REGIONS WITHOUT CONNECTIVITY VS REGIONS WITH CONNECTIVITY

This virtual salon is sponsored and delivered with the generous support of IEEE’s Africa Council.