Policy brief

Transparency and Accountability as Trust Builders in the African Data Governance Ecosystem

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The global landscape is marked by rapid advancements in digital technologies, driving the need for robust and adaptable policy frameworks. Worldwide, there is a growing push to establish norms and standards that prioritize safety, privacy, transparency and the preservation of democracy in the digital realm. In this context, we set out to research on transparency and accountability as trust builders in the African data governance ecosystem, to generate evidence and later inform decision-making.