Change Makers How can we build trust, promote partnership, and enhance regional collaboration among different African stakeholders in the Internet governance ecosystem, including governments, inter-governmental bodies, civil society, industry, media, and academia? Building trust, fostering partnerships, and strengthening regional coordination among various African players in the Internet governance ecosystem are critical for fostering a healthy and inclusive digital environment. Here are some approaches: There is a need to encourage active multistakeholder participation in decision-making processes from all relevant stakeholders, and ensure that no voice is silenced. This is also to ensure that choices are made in a transparent and inclusive manner. There is a need to encourage regular and open dialogue among stakeholders including governments, intergovernmental organisations, civil society, industry, media, and academia. This way, there is the creation of discussion spaces where different points of view can be shared and heard, generating a sense of inclusiveness and understanding. There is a need for inclusive policy processes. It is advisable to include representatives from all stakeholder groups in the development of Internet governance policies and regulations. This ensures that policies are balanced and equitable and take into account the ecosystem's different demands and concerns. How can we ensure that marginalized communities, such as women, youth, people with disabilities, and marginalised groups, are included in efforts to promote Internet freedom in Africa? We must be deliberate, intentional, and conscious of the need to carry everyone along. We must remember that all citizens matter and need to enjoy digital dividends. We need to push for dependable and efficient infrastructure that will allow for the expansion of Internet access for individuals across the continent. We must, therefore, support policy frameworks that will promote community networks. Women and girls must be empowered through support from donors and government projects that enable them to have access to and use the Internet as a tool for personal and economic development. Training women in digital safety and security should be mainstreamed in such projects to safeguard their digital rights. Funding and support should be provided to civil society organisations that are promoting digital rights and freedoms. Overall, essential digital rights such as free expression, privacy, and policy transparency need to be protected. And finally, this show to promote Internet freedom in Africa must stay on the road no matter what! Overall, trust and collaboration are continual processes that necessitate attention, patience, and commitment from all parties involved. Prioritising the greater good and collaborating towards a shared vision of a more inclusive and responsible Internet governance ecosystem is critical. 26 A CIPESA Series