Public sector initiatives such as the African Union’s Digital Transformation Strategy, the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade, the Biden-Harris Administration’s Digital Transformation with Africa and the Women in the Digital Economy Fund as well as numerous national and multilateral strategies and plans have been launched in recognition of the burgeoning potential of Africa’s digital economy. In the private sector, major multinational corporations as well as small and medium sized enterprises have expanded their investments across the continent seeking to tap into the profit potential of a digitally enabled and connected, rapidly growing population. Despite strides made in tech hubs, a widening digital gap in access to technology and training and education persists, particularly in rural areas and among marginalized populations. This session will explore opportunities to expedite digitalization in Africa by bolstering partnerships to address critical bottlenecks, including infrastructure, regulatory harmonization, financial inclusion, skills shortages and market fragmentation on the continent.