We propose ten principles for guiding the reimagination of digital and data infrastructure. The funding freezes and project shutdowns we are now witnessing across Africa’s public digital infrastructure are not just unfortunate side effects of shifting geopolitics. They are symptoms of a system designed with fundamental weaknesses. And those weaknesses have long been known: dependency…
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Last week, we launched a five-month programme in partnership with AFJ-K to engage journalists on how they can promote alternative narratives. It was clear from the first session that this is not just another training. Journalists didn’t just learn about investigative reporting; they challenged, uncovered, and reimagined storytelling. They explored the ethics of reporting, the…
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In recent years, the global civic space has been shrinking at an alarming rate. Governments are cutting budgets, laying off staff, and scaling back initiatives that support openness, transparency and accountability. At the same time, restrictions on civil society, the media, and digital freedoms are making it harder for citizens to access information, engage with…
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The East Africa Data Governance took place on 26th and 27th February 2025, calling for collaboration to advance data governance in East Africa.
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In partnership with Amnesty International, we embarked on an ambitious journey to strengthen data governance in Kenya and across East Africa. Central to this mission has been the #FichaUchi Campaign, a multi-phase initiative aimed at raising awareness about data privacy and protection in East Africa. From its inception in 2021 the campaign has evolved significantly.…
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With technology advancing and data becoming key for decision making, East Africa is in need of a strong governance framework to balance the use of data with privacy, ethics, and security. To address this, the Open Institute in collaboration with Amnesty International Kenya will be hosting the East Africa Data Governance Conference on November 26-27,…
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In 2015, the world united behind 17 ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with the aim of eradicating poverty, tackling inequalities, and addressing climate change by 2030. It was a bold vision for a fairer, more sustainable world. Yet, as we near the end-point, the progress toward these goals tells a troubling story. According to the…
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📅 Dates: November 25 & 26, 2024
📍 Location: Nairobi, kenya
Unlock the future of data governance with industry leaders, insightful sessions, and networking opportunities!
