Event Info
March 10th, 2025
9:00 am EST
Virtual
March 10th, 2025
Governing emerging technology in Africa
On March 10 at 9:00 am ET, the Atlantic Council’s Democracy + Tech Initiative will launch its latest report, “Emerging technology policies and democracy in Africa: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and Zambia in focus.”
The report examines how five African countries are navigating the complex landscape of emerging technologies, focusing on connectivity, data governance, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital public infrastructure.
The report launch will conclude with an open discussion on the future of technology governance in Africa, exploring how inclusive policies can ensure equitable digital transformation and protect digital rights.
This event offers an invaluable opportunity for policymakers, researchers, civil society actors, and technology experts to engage with critical issues surrounding technology governance in Africa. The report’s findings will promote a rights-aligned approach to technology regulation and accountability, while also exploring the role of major tech companies in African democracies.
Welcoming Remarks
Iria Puyosa, Senior Research Fellow, Democracy + Tech Initiative, Atlantic Council
Part 1: Report Presentation & Discussion
Fola Adeleke, Executive Director of the Global Center on AI Governance, will present the report’s key findings in a conversation with Aicha Thiendella Fall, Assistant Director for Francophone Africa at the Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab.
Part 2: Panel Discussion
A panel of distinguished experts will provide their insights into the report and its implications:
- Juliet Nanfuka, CIPESA
- Lillian Nalwoga, CIPESA
- Liz Orembo, Research ICT Africa
- Chiti Mbizule Mutati, Paradigm Initiative
- Khadijah El-Usman, Paradigm Initiative
- Miriam Beatrice Wanjiru, Paradigm Initiative
Speakers
Programme Manager
Collaboration on International ICT Policy in Eastern and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
Research and Communications Officer
Collaboration on International ICT Policy in Eastern and Southern Africa (CIPESA)
