Report
Authors
Mine is Yours
summary
What happens to one’s online life and digital wealth when they pass away? In Africa, the answer is evolving fast and it is time that every member of society took notice. Inspired by the need to raise awareness and appreciation of the value of digital assets, this research report investigates the complex landscape of digital asset management and inheritance in Africa, a region grappling with rapid technological advancement alongside deeply rooted traditional inheritance practices. This research examines how digital assets are managed and inherited in Africa focusing on Malawi, Ghana and Tanzania as pilot countries. It explores the gaps in the evolving legal frameworks, and the influence of social and cultural practices on asset planning.