Excellence in Africa

is an EPFL research centre whose DNA is digital and excellence in research, training and innovation across an entire continent: Africa.

News

AMLD Africa 2021 – success for the 1st edition

21.09.21EPFL

As a principal partner, It is with great pride that we share the success of the first edition of AMLD Africa, AMLD Africa 2021.

SenseCity, a collaborative project presented at Seoul's Biennale

30.08.21EPFL

As digitalization seems to outpace the expansion of basic infrastructure and services, urban planners should reconsider the role that digital technologies could play in supporting decision-making in African cities.

AMLD Africa 2021 – Tickets now available !

25.08.21Events

As the main sponsor of the event, we offer you the opportunity to register and follow the conferences.

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Partners across a continent

The projects

Excellence in Africa

The Mohammed VI Polyntechnic University and the EPFL have designed an initiative based on three axes: the Junior Faculty development, 100 PhDs for Africa and Centres of Competence in Digital Education.

The impact of digital technologies on west African cities

The aim of the pre-feasibility study, co-financed by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (DFAE / DDC), is to show the potential impact of digital technology on sustainable development of West African cities. The objective of the study is also to understand if the use of digital tools in urban settings can improve the quality of life of the most vulnerable citizens.

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African Cities Lab

The African Cities Lab Project aims at creating a digital education platform on urban development in Africa

Contact

Centre Excellence in Africa – EXAF

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+41 21 693 41 65

EPFL ENT-R EXAF EXAF-GE

CM 2 200 (Centre Midi)

Station 10

CH-1015 Lausanne