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DSAA e.V.
Cologne, DEImpact-drivenAssociationDevelopment CooperationSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees11 - 50
Founded2019
LocationCologne
About DSAA e.V.
The Digital Skills Accelerator Africa e. V. (DSAA) is an independent non-profit association of ITO and BPO companies, established in Cologne, Germany, in 2019. Its core mission is to sustainably strengthen African economies by creating jobs in the digital sector and promoting long-term growth. DSAA e.V. operates as an agile financing and project management entity, working directly with private sector companies to reduce bureaucratic effort in co-funding projects and ensure secure investments. The organization places a strong emphasis on the inclusion of marginalized groups and the creation of "good jobs" in line with ILO standards.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Opportunities for Decent Work and Economic Growth in Africa
The organization promotes job creation in Africa's digital sector, ensuring fair employment conditions through criteria like appropriate wages and adherence to ILO core labour standards.
Reduced Inequalities
Inclusion of Marginalized Groups in the Digital Sector
DSAA e.V. places a key focus on the targeted inclusion of women and persons with disabilities, enhancing their access to jobs in the digital sector and reducing inequalities.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Growth of Digital Industry and Innovation
The organization drives the growth of the digital ITO and BPO sectors in Africa, thereby strengthening an innovative and resilient industry.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of DSAA e.V.?
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DSAA e.V. is an independent non-profit association dedicated to sustainably strengthening African economies. It achieves this by creating jobs in the digital sector and promoting long-term growth, particularly within the ITO and BPO sectors.
Q2In which countries does DSAA e.V. operate?
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DSAA e.V. has successfully completed projects in Ghana, Morocco, Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Senegal, and Ethiopia. The organization has also expanded its support to emerging digital markets such as Albania.
Q3Which partners does DSAA e.V. collaborate with?
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DSAA e.V. collaborates with significant funding partners, including the Special Initiative "Decent Work for a Just Transition" of the BMZ, GIZ GmbH, Eu4Innovation, and PT_AWE_EN. The association also partners with a network of member companies such as African Founders, AmaliTech, Atos, and Concentrix.
Q4What does DSAA e.V. define as "good jobs" and whom does it include?
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DSAA e.V. defines "good jobs" by criteria including a minimum employment of 20 hours per week over 26 weeks, appropriate wages, and compliance with ILO core labour standards. A key focus is the targeted inclusion of marginalized groups, such as women and persons with disabilities, within the ICT sector.
Q5Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does DSAA e.V. contribute to?
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DSAA e.V. primarily contributes to SDG 8 "Decent Work and Economic Growth." Secondarily, the organization supports SDG 10 "Reduced Inequalities" and SDG 9 "Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure."
