The Global Gateway is the EU’s flagship strategy to reduce the global investment gap and promote sustainable and trusted connectivity that works for people and the planet. Through this initiative, the EU is mobilising significant investments in Africa’s digital transformation. The D4D Hub contributes to this ambition by supporting initiatives that enable secure connectivity, artificial intelligence, earth observation, digital governance, and skills development – aligning with Africa’s priorities and values.

Through multi-stakeholder collaboration, the D4D Hub fosters investments, facilitates policy dialogue, and enhances coordination among public and private sector actors. By leveraging Europe’s expertise in digital innovation, the platform supports partner regions in shaping their digital transitions in a way that prioritises inclusivity, sustainability, and resilience.

A Human-Centric Digital Transformation

At the heart of the D4D Hub’s mission is the commitment to human-centric digital transformation. This means prioritising people’s needs, rights, and aspirations in all digital initiatives. It translates into efforts to build inclusive digital economies and societies where every individual – particularly women, youth, and marginalised communities – can access, use, and benefit from digital technologies.

Team Europe is dedicated to supporting international partnerships that foster digital policies and initiatives aligned with fundamental rights, ethical standards, and sustainable development goals. Whether through regulatory cooperation, capacity-building programmes, or investment facilitation, the D4D Hub ensures that digitalisation contributes to equitable economic growth and social well-being.