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The Internet Development Programs (IDPs) play a critical role in promoting a secure and accessible Internet for long-term digital growth in Africa. These initiatives seek to bridge the digital divide, foster trust in the online environment, and ensure the Internet's long-term viability in Africa. 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src="https://www.afrinic.net/ast/2023/04/24/research-collaboration.png" alt="The African Research Collaboration Program" loading="lazy"></a></div></div><div class="sppb-col-sm-6 sppb-order-md-1 collage-content-vertical-top"><div class="sppb-addon-image-layout-content sppb-text-alignment"><h3 class="sppb-image-layout-title">The African <br> <strong>Research Collaboration Program</strong></h3><div class="sppb-addon-image-layout-text"><div style="text-align: justify;">Education and research are essential for the sustainable growth of the Internet, therefore, we are working together with educational institutions to conduct technical and policy-based research in our service region.</div></div><a target="_blank" href="/our-work/idk-2023/research-collaboration-program" id="btn-1681318985384" class="sppb-btn sppb-btn-custom sppb-btn-square">Learn More</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sppb-col-md-6" id="column-wrap-id-1683025961375"><div 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