As West and Central Africa embrace the digital economy, the region faces both challenges and growth opportunities. Digital transformation is modernizing sectors like fintech, e-commerce, and governance, fueling economic development but also exposing vulnerabilities in cybersecurity due to limited safeguards and legal protections.

The Give1Project and UNDP have launched a cybersecurity training for youth leaders, focusing on protecting sectors such as fintech and governance. The program emphasizes the need for data protection laws, anti-cybercrime efforts, and secure digital infrastructures. Participants engaged with case studies, learned about the consequences of insufficient cybersecurity measures and explored the role of youth in driving digital resilience through education and innovation.