Protecting Africa's Future: Cybersecurity Strategies for Child Safety, Learning, and Skill Acquisition in Tanzania

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2409.13159v1
• Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 02:10:54 GMT
• Title: Protecting Africa's Future: Cybersecurity Strategies for Child Safety, Learning, and Skill Acquisition in Tanzania
• Authors: Ezekia Gilliard, Abdul Maziko, Gideon Rwechungura, Ahmed Abubakar Aliyu, Erasto Kayumbe,
• Abstract summary: Children across Africa are at a growing risk from the Internet. This paper provides an overview of the challenges faced by third-world African countries in ensuring the online safety of children. It highlights effective practices and policies adopted by other nations to safeguard children from online threats.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Today, children across Africa are at a growing risk from the Internet. Dangers include harmful content, violence, exploitation, abuse, and neglect. All these have increased due to increased mobile and Internet technology use, which not only places their safety at risk but also affects their ability to learn essential skills for their future. This paper provides an overview of the unique challenges faced by third-world African countries in ensuring the online safety of children while also supporting their developmental needs. It highlights effective practices and policies adopted by other nations to safeguard children from online threats and enhance their digital literacy. We are focusing on sharing the best practices and policies other countries have used to protect children from abuse and help them succeed in the digital world. The study emphasizes the online safety strategies, legal frameworks, and recommendations specific to the United Republic of Tanzania, along with the significance of international collaborations with organizations like UNICEF and the UN. The goal is to provide African policymakers, educators, and cybersecurity professionals with practical guidance and recommendations to strengthen child online safety initiatives both within and beyond the continent.

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