Before the global pandemic, closing Africa’s digital divide was one of the continent’s greatest challenges in terms of making sure that millions of Africans without access to the internet did not get left behind global growth trends.  The pandemic spurred greater innovation in Africa than any other continent in the ICT sector, spurring tens of millions of people to shop online for the first time.  Several African countries have made expanding access and developing a robust digital economy strategy a national priority, and e-commerce will also be an important topic in AfCFTA negotiations. This dialogue will feature presidents, the AU Commissioner and key companies discussing their plans and how best companies can collaborate with governments to achieve key targets.