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Olubukola S. Adesina

Digital Diplomacy and African Countries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Digital Diplomacy and Statecraft - Policy Brief | 2024

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International relations have changed as a result of the intersection of diplomacy and digital tools. This paper examines the embrace of digital diplomacy by African countries. The integration of digital tools in diplomatic practices offers African countries an array of opportunities to enhance their international engagement.

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Digital Diplomacy and Statecraft - Policy Brief

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2024

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German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)

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Hamburg

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Prof. Dr. Olubukola S. Adesina

University of Ibadan

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GIGA Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series | 12/09/2023 - 12/12/2023

Global Digital Transformation

Global Digital Transformation, Online Event Organisers: German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) Prof. Dr. Amrita Narlikar (Chair)

The GIGA Distinguished Speaker Lecture Series brings leading minds from the realms of academia and policymaking from all over the world to the Institute to stimulate public exchange on key global developments. In 2023, we tackled the global digital transformation from diverse angles and offered innovative perspectives on this societal realignment. Upcoming next, 12 December: Prof. Dr. Olubukola S. Adesina will speak on "Digital Diplomacy and African Countries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects".

Prof. Dr. Amrita Narlikar

Former President

Digital Diplomacy and African Countries: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects

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