The purpose of this grant is for the united states telecommunications training institute (ustti to develop and execute a mentoring and training program to enhance the skills and knowledge of the…

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) awarded a $289,000 Project Grant under the Special Projects program (CFDA 11.553) to the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI), a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. The purpose of this grant is for USTTI to develop and execute a mentoring and training program to enhance the skills and knowledge of the next generation of women digital leaders in Africa. Key activities to be performed by USTTI include preparing the training curriculum, securing program dates and locations, managing participant selection and logistics, and assembling a team of mentors and experts from government, industry, civil society, and academia to assist with the program. The expected outcome is the creation of a group of program alumni that will help Africa's digital transformation and become digital economy leaders in their respective countries, with the intended beneficiaries being African women currently engaged in digital policy issues. This grant aligns with the Department of Commerce's broader initiatives, including the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit and the Digital Transformation with Africa program.

The purpose of this grant is for the united states telecommunications training institute (ustti to develop and execute a mentoring and training program to enhance the skills and knowledge of the next generation of women digital leaders in africa. The activities ustti will perform include 1) preparing the training curriculum and securing the dates and locations for the program; 2) announcing the program, seeking participant nominations, and selecting the final participants; 3) managing logistics for the finalists, including their visa and travel requirements; and 4) assembling mentors and experts from government, industry, civil society, and academia to assist with the program. The expected outcome is the creation of a group of program alumni that will help africa's digital transformation and become digital economy leaders in their respective countries; these intended beneficiaries are african women currently engaged in digital policy issues. Additionally, this program is a deliverable stemming from the december 2022 U.S.-africa leaders summit and the department of commerce's activities under digital transformation with africa. Ustti does not intend to sub-award funds.