African megacities, such as Lagos, Cairo, and Kinshasa, face common challenges in securing resources to maintain and grow their cities. To address these challenges, cities can adopt smart city strategies that elevate cyber risk management and develop targeted cybersecurity policies. This approach can help cities become more sustainable and attractive to investment.
A framework for developing smart cities identifies six key elements: Smart Governance, Smart Living, Smart People, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, and Smart Economy. These elements can help cities address challenges such as pollution, resource management, and poverty. By adopting this framework, African megacities can become innovative, sustainable, and competitive.
