The paradigm shift toward equitable tech access across Africa | ’Gbenga Sesan
TED Talks Daily11 Feb 2021

The paradigm shift toward equitable tech access across Africa | ’Gbenga Sesan

Centuries of inequality can’t be solved with access to technology alone -- we need to connect people with training and support too, says tech inclusionist ’Gbenga Sesan. Sharing the work behind the Paradigm Initiative, a social enterprise in Nigeria that’s empowering young people with digital resources and skills, Sesan details a vision for creating life-changing opportunities for generations of people across Africa.

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