GFCE Contributes to AfDB Workshop on Cyber Risk and Cyber Threat Intelligence
November 23, 2024 – The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) was honored to participate in a workshop hosted by the African Development Bank (AfDB) focusing on cyber risk and cyber threat intelligence in Africa’s dynamic digital landscape. The event, held on Friday November 22, featured contributions from GFCE Africa Hub representatives Moctar Yedaly, Director […]
GFCE and AUDA-NEPAD Partner to Strengthen Cybersecurity Across Africa
The Global Forum on Cyber Expertise (GFCE) and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) have announced a partnership to strengthen cybersecurity capacity across Africa, advancing the African Union’s Agenda 2063 vision of a “peaceful and secure Africa.” This collaboration supports the Malabo Convention’s objectives for establishing comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection measures across the continent. […]
Africa Regional Meeting 2024
The GFCE Africa Regional Meeting 2024, hosted by the Global Forum on Cyber Expertise Africa Hub, was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This important gathering took place on 20th of November, 2024 in the margins of the Africa Internet Governance Forum 2024. The meeting featured both in-person and virtual participation options. This regional meeting offered a valuable opportunity for stakeholders to influence […]
Global Commitment: GFCE and ACBF Sign MOU to Strengthen Cybersecurity Capacity Building
By: Dominic Sepenu GFCE and ACBF unite in a landmark MOU to bolster Africa’s cybersecurity resilience. This collaboration aims to address escalating cyber threats by pooling resources and expertise. Through targeted capacity-building programs, governments, institutions, and individuals will gain vital skills to mitigate risks effectively. In a significant move towards enhancing global cybersecurity resilience, the […]
Critical Success Factors: A Guide to Successful Cyber Capacity Initiatives through the GFCE’s Clearing House mechanism
By: Jaqueline Pateguana, Clearing House Coordinator In the face of escalating cybersecurity risks, the GFCE Clearing House tool remains crucial in coordinating cyber capacity building initiatives at local, regional and global levels. By offering tailored assistance, it connects members of the GFCE community to resources and expertise, fostering collaboration to address the increasing threats to […]
GC3B Research Workshop, 28th November 2023: the intersection between cybersecurity and development agendas
To foster scholarly research on cybersecurity capacity building and enhance dialogue between the research community and policymakers, the GFCE Research Committee is organising a workshop on Tuesday, 28th November, in the margins of the Global Conference on Cyber Capacity Building (GC3B). Following a call for papers in July, eight selected papers will be presented and […]
UK-GFCE Institution Building: Cyber Capacity Building
Sponsor UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Duration 1 April 2022 – 31 March 2024
Clearing House Coordinator/Global Partnerships Manager (UK FCDO)
Sponsor UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Related regions: Americas & Caribbean Europe Pacific Duration September 2021 – March 2022 Project objectives Description
UN Women in Cyber Fellowship
Sponsor UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Duration 01/10/2021 – 31/03/2022 Project objectives Ensure equal and effective representation of women in UN cyber negotiations. Description