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digital governance in Africa

Do politicians deliberately sabotage ICT adoption in African elections?
Africa
/ 13 May 2024

Do politicians deliberately sabotage ICT adoption in African elections?

In order to effectively tackle the issues of ICT proficiency and election oversight in Africa, it is critical to concentrate on confronting the obstacles to implementation, closing the digital gap and strengthening cybersecurity protocols.

By Gedion Onyango and Japheth Ondiek
E-voting versus paper ballots
Africa
/ 24 April 2024

E-voting versus paper ballots

Allowing independent candidates to contest the next general election in South Africa is a boon for democracy. Prof. Colin Thakur asks if it is time to move to an electronic voting system?

By Prof. Colin Thakur
Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns?
Africa
/ 17 April 2024

Are African elections manipulated by foreign disinformation campaigns?

Elections are being held in 19 countries across the African continent in 2024. Tom Mboya considers the rise in foreign disinformation campaigns.

By Tom Mboya
Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?
Africa
/ 17 April 2024

Is social media weakening Africa’s democracy?

Social media has changed the status quo in politics. In an election cycle, interaction between politicians and the electorate has evolved to near-real-time communication.

By Blessmore Nhikiti
Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?
Africa
/ 5 April 2024

Is South Africa ready for electronic voting?

With the rise of social media platforms and the proliferation of mobile devices, citizens and leaders have a whole new electoral interface

By Maxwell Maseko
Governance that prepares: Why Africa needs a serious platform for contemplating our digital transformation and its governance
Africa
/ 20 October 2023

Governance that prepares: Why Africa needs a serious platform for contemplating our digital transformation and its governance

Digital transformation in Africa requires a strong public sector and foundation for a digital future. Anticipatory digital governance holds the key.

By Mzukisi Qobo and Geci Karuri-Sebina
Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures
Africa
/ 20 October 2023

Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures

In their working paper, Digital pervasiveness and divisiveness: The role of African governments in enabling healthy digital futures Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale use stories created by 22 young Africans to narrate their visions for effective data governance on the continent.

By Iman Bashir and Fisayo Oyewale

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