Digital economy and governance
Cooperation between Africa and Europe stands to benefit from digital technologies. Yet, without the right resources, policies and infrastructure, there is a risk of worsening digital divides and misuse of digital technologies. Our digital economy and governance team wants to promote digital cooperation within and between Africa and Europe as a way to advance sustainable development.
Our work
Topics we look at include:
- The EU’s geostrategic interests in its digital cooperation with Africa
- The role of digital tools in African regional integration
- Digital infrastructure investments and financial services
- Digital regulation and governance
- Digital transformation for human development
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Latest work
Commentary
Les initiatives du Sénégal en faveur des compétences numériques doivent prendre en compte l'équité
Commentary
Senegal's digital skills initiatives should have equity in mind
Commentary
2024: A significant year for global digital and AI governance
Commentary
EU-AU cooperation on cross-border digital services and trade
Brief
Envisioning Africa's AI governance landscape in 2024
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Digital ID systems in Africa: Challenges, risks and opportunities
Brief
The Global Gateway at two: Implementing EU strategic ambitions
Brief
Towards an African digital single market: Opportunities for the AU-EU partnership
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Interoperability of digital payment systems: Lessons from the East African Community
Commentary
Looking into the crystal ball: Artificial intelligence policy and regulation in Africa
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The EAC democracy agenda: Channels, lessons and digital technologies for civil society engagement
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Global approaches to digital sovereignty: Competing definitions and contrasting policy
Commentary
The Achilles' heel of Kenya’s growing digital economy
Commentary
Russia’s war propaganda and disinformation: Recentring African agency
Brief
Building a digital single market: From the EU to Africa
