Publications

A South African Customs Union (SACU) Case Study

A South African Customs Union (SACU) Case Study

Establishing an International Data-Based Systems Agency (IDA) at the United Nations

This policy brief proposes a transformative approach to global health based on the One Health (OH) concept, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.

A Report by the Global Partnership on AI (GPAI)

A Brief by the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA)

A report by the Policy Network on Artificial Intelligence

The Society 5.0 vision is a concept originating from Japan that envisions a human-centric, data-driven society where digital technologies and innovations are leveraged to address societal challenges and improve quality of life.

This policy brief explores the challenges, risks, and opportunities for Africa in achieving the vision of Society 5.0, and how anticipatory data governance can support its realization.

The wealth created from data-driven technologies are concentrated within a few countries and multinationals.
Africa, is not positioned to reap the digital dividends from the global data-driven digital economy. Advancing data justice in Africa is essential to ensure that the benefits of data-driven technologies are equitably distributed and do not perpetuate historical injustices, and persistent structural inequities.
In this policy brief , we focus on the six pillars of data justice, we further explore strategies for advancing data justice in Africa through the concept of just data value creation (JDVC)⸺Which can be summarised as a human centered approach to governing data as a factor of production.

The Think 20 is the official think tank engagement group of the Group of 20 (G20).
Under the "Towards Reformed Multilateralism: Transforming Global Institutions and Frameworks" Taskforce, our Executive Director Shamira Ahmed contributed to this Policy Brief on "Why the G20 Should Lead Multilateral Reform for Inclusive Responsible AI Governance for the Global South."

The Think7 (T7) is the official think tank engagement group of the Group of 7 (G7).
Under the "Science and Digitalization for A Better Future" Taskforce, our Executive Director Shamira Ahmed contributed to this Policy Brief on "People-Centered Science and Digital Transformation: A Practical Proposal for the G7 and G20."

As part of the DepHUB’s submission to the UN Global Digital Compact (GDC), participatory dialogues between multiple thought leaders and experts from the private sector, public sector, civil society, individuals, and academia across Africa, took place in the first quarter of 2023.