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In Togo, we have supported the analysis of the current regulatory environment and a map of best practices in other African countries to promote the growth of start-ups and digital economy actors. Following this preparatory work the ecosystem pledged for a greater dialogue between start-ups and public authorities, as well as coordination in law-making processes for reforms applying to the digital economy.

On November 12, 2019, the DRC StartUp Act process was initiated with intense support from i4Policy. Over 10 co-creation events were held in total. The Startup Act resulted in two years of co-creation and advocacy to enable a framework to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and youth employment. With ecosystem partners, public stakeholders, the private sector, and international partners. Last November we hosted a conference together with the Embassy of the Netherlands, convening Congolese ecosystem players as well as policymakers from Nigeria, Senegal and Ghana to share best practices, perspectives and start a conversation on the application of the startup act.