Biography
Sidiki Traoré, President and Founder of Distance Education for Africa (DeAfrica), is a dedicated advocate for accessible, technology-driven education across the African continent. With over 20 years of experience in digital education and capacity building, Sidiki has worked extensively to bridge the educational divide in Africa through innovative e-learning solutions and strategic partnerships with global education platforms and universities, including Coursera and EdX.
Under his leadership, DeAfrica has empowered thousands of African learners with essential digital skills and professional training that directly address local industry needs. Sidiki’s expertise in digital learning strategies, combined with his commitment to equitable education, has made DeAfrica a leading force in online education across Africa.
Sessions
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ELA-25
YTH03
Empowering Youth for the Digital Workforce: Skills for Employability (EN/FR/PT/SW)
2025-05-08 11:45
“Empowering African Learners Through Accessible Digital Education: the Deafrica Approach”
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ELA-19
HEI29
Exploring the Impact of OERs to Promote Borderless Education
2019-10-25 11:45
“Leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER), Social Media and Mobile Learning in Africa”