Leveraging digital technologies to enhance data governance practices in Africa The current data governance policies and practices in Africa have continued to attract attention due to their inadequacy in ensuring the protection and respect for the rights of individual data subjects. Key concerns have been raised regarding the data management practices, particularly related to biometrics, […]

Renforcer le partage des données pour une agriculture intelligente prospère L’agriculture intelligente consiste à utiliser un flux d’information et de l’intelligence artificielle pour alimenter la prise de décision en vue de hausser la productivité et mieux gérer les contraintes de toute la chaine de valeur. Malheureusement, elle peine à être une réalité d’échelle dans le […]

Advancing Sustainable Cross-border Data Transfer Policies and Practices in Africa Over the years, several African governments have enacted laws and policies that limit cross-border data flows, citing the need to protect national security, promote the local digital economy, and safeguard users’ privacy. The limitations range from complete bans on cross-border transfers of all data to […]

DAKAR, Senegal, 8th September 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- In celebration of International Literacy Day, and as part of its mission to promote greater collaboration within the data governance sector across the continent, Niyel and its partners have launched the Africa Data Governance Hub for citizens with a keen interest in digital rights, data governance and tech policy. […]

 IA2030 positions immunisation as an integral asset, and investment in the future for the enjoyment of the best achievable physical, social and mental well-being, to create a healthier, safer and more prosperous world.

There is a strong reclaiming of the people’s voice in advocacy and creating change, and I am encouraged about the trends that are emerging.