The project directly meets several sustainable development goals (SDGs), namely SDGs 1,3,4,5,8,9,10,16 and 17, by promob'ng inclusive and sustainable ICT growth, peaceful and inclusive sociebes and lifelong learning opportunibes for all African countries, ensuring healthy lives and equitable quality educabon, building resilient infrastructure and fostering innovabon. The goal of the programme is to inform, train and educate Africans on issues related to Internet governance and WSIS acbon lines, as part of a unique platform for Africa and the African Diaspora. The platform will also be progressively establishing an observatory on ICTs and the ICT profile of each African country.