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Navigating Data Governance in Uganda: Unveiling the Triad of Power, Control, and Benefit

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The realm of data governance presents significant challenges related to power, control, and benefit. In Uganda, embracing “participatory” data governance can enhance policy implementation and support the nation’s pursuit of social justice. However, several obstacles impede this progress, including power imbalances between data controllers and data subjects, fragmented data, isolated efforts, and undervaluation and de-prioritisation of data.