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Pan African Information Communication Technology Association (PAICTA) is an organization that advocates for African ICT growth and economic development by fostering digital inclusion, collaboration and increased co-operation in the ICT digital ecosystem throughout Africa.The formation of PAICTA was an inevitable response to a need that all ICT small to medium enterprises (SMEs), Communities in Africa have:-a conducive environment for innovation, development and Sustainability.-Digital Innovation - From one tip of Africa - Cape to Cairo, there is political upheaval, economic volatility and the changing goal posts of international investment-Digital divide & Inequality - amplified by market disruptions by 4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) coupled with Covid-19 global pandemic outbreak and tech cold wars. -Digital Exclusion -Diversity & Inclusion in the Tech Industry -Gender Inequality-Tech have/s v/s have nots And a few of the challenges facing the Africa SMEs, communities and as a result of 4IR, the African Child in the ICT sector is most affected.Our mandate/purpose seeks to act as a digital-transformative body in the interest of: -Communities, -ICT Innovation Hubs, - SME Development & Sustainability, -Labour Unions, o Women & Youth through meaningful professional engagement with their respective governments, corporates, multinationals, public, private organizations and the African Union.