Kigali, Rwanda — November 10, 2025
The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with 10.000 Codeurs, a France-based non-profit organization dedicated to digital skills empowerment across Africa. This strategic partnership aims to accelerate blockchain education, research, and employability across the continent—ushering in a new era of Africa-driven digital transformation.
Under the MoU, ABI and 10.000 Codeurs will co-develop and deliver blockchain-focused capacity-building programs, including blended learning bootcamps, hackathons, micro-credentials, and policy research initiatives designed to align with national digital transformation agendas across Africa.
“This collaboration bridges two powerful ecosystems — Africa’s blockchain innovation hub and one of its largest youth digital training movements,” said Kayode Babarinde, Executive Director of the Africa Blockchain Institute. “Together, we are building a continent-wide pipeline of blockchain talent that meets real employer demand while positioning Africa as a leader in emerging technology adoption.”
Through the partnership, ABI will provide blockchain curriculum resources, master trainers, technical oversight, and research expertise, while 10.000 Codeurs will coordinate learner recruitment, mentorship, and job placement through its expansive employer network. Both organizations will engage with governments and industry to ensure that blockchain skills development directly supports Africa’s economic modernization goals.
“Our vision has always been to transform Africa’s youth into drivers of the digital economy,” said Douglas Mbiandou, President of 10.000 Codeurs. “By combining our expertise with ABI’s leadership in blockchain research and policy, we are equipping a new generation with the skills and mindset to build trusted, transparent, and inclusive digital systems for the continent.”
The partnership emphasizes collaborative curriculum design, research publications, pilot deployments, and train-the-trainer programs, ensuring the sustainability and scalability of blockchain talent development. Certifications issued under this alliance will follow rigorous quality assurance and accreditation standards, establishing a unified benchmark for blockchain education in Africa.
About Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI)
The Africa Blockchain Institute is a pan-African think tank and training institute focused on blockchain education, policy advocacy, and innovation. Headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda, ABI drives blockchain adoption through capacity building, research, and ecosystem development.
About 10.000 Codeurs
10.000 Codeurs is a France-based non-profit organization dedicated to preparing Africa’s youth for the digital economy through mentorship, training, and employment pathways. Operating across multiple African countries, it connects learners, trainers, and employers to unlock sustainable digital careers.
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