A policymaker playbook for AI governance in Africa. Five modules cover AI foundations, national AI strategy design, Africa-specific challenges, national readiness frameworks using the five-pillar model, and the role of youth and education in building Africa's AI future. Closes with a structured policy memo exercise.
A policymaker playbook for AI governance in Africa. Five modules cover AI foundations, national AI strategy design, Africa-specific challenges, national readiness frameworks using the five-pillar model, and the role of youth and education in building Africa's AI future. Closes with a structured policy memo exercise.
This course equips regulators, market authorities, and ministry policy leads in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) with a practical command of GRIDMAP - the World Bank's Global Regulations, Institutional Development and Market Authorities Perspective Toolkit. GRIDMAP is a diagnostic framework that defines a Minimum Package of policies, institutions, and enforcement practices needed to build trustworthy, safe, and contestable markets.
The course follows the GRIDMAP five-step methodology: define the Minimum Package and survey, collect data from authorities, validate and analyse, construct the Pillar and Overall Assessments, and report results through narrative, graphics, and an online dashboard. It is anchored in pilots across Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean while remaining applicable to authorities across all EMDE regions.
Source Material: World Bank. 2024. Global Regulations, Institutional Development, and Market Authorities Perspective Toolkit (GRIDMAP). Framework and Methodology. © World Bank.
This course equips African public institution leaders with a practical toolkit for governing public data across its full lifecycle. Based on UNESCO's data governance framework, it examines why public data needs deliberate governance, how principles translate into decisions, who holds which responsibility, what must happen at each stage of the data lifecycle, and how institutions can assess their own maturity and plan improvements.
Source Material: UNESCO. Data Governance guidance and self-assessment framework for public institutions. © UNESCO. Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO.
This Lusophone Africa Data Governance Workshop is hosted by Mozambique’s National Institute of ICT (INTIC), Smart Africa, and UNESCO, and brings together national policymakers, regulators, and stakeholders from across Lusophone Africa to strengthen implementation of inclusive, rights-based, and interoperable data governance.
In Mozambique, the government is currently formulating both a National Data Governance Strategy and a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy. Other Lusophone African countries, including Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe, are also actively engaging in efforts to strengthen their legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks for data and digital transformation. These include national data strategies, data protection laws, and exploratory work on AI policy.
Recognizing this momentum, the workshop is not intended to duplicate existing initiatives but rather to reinforce, support, and accelerate national efforts by providing practical tools, peer-to-peer learning, and technical guidance for implementation. It aims to create a Lusophone community of practice on data governance that reflects the diversity of contexts and priorities, while promoting regional harmonization and knowledge exchange.
Importantly, this workshop also marks the inaugural launch of the Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating the Digital Age in Portuguese, expanding access beyond the existing English and French editions. Making the Toolkit available in Portuguese represents a major milestone for Lusophone Africa, enabling deeper institutional uptake, broader accessibility, and stronger regional ownership of data governance practices.
Through strong collaboration with Smart Africa, UNESCO, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the World Bank, the workshop also ensures alignment with regional and global frameworks and draws on the resources and expertise of key development partners. Together, the collective aim is to help translate policy ambitions into actionable national strategies and impactful results.
This training and knowledge-exchange session on Data Governance brings together policymakers and key government institutions from Arab African countries to strengthen their understanding of data governance frameworks and support the region's digital transformation. Delivered through a combined self-paced online module and in-person workshop, the training introduces foundational concepts, continental policy instruments, and key elements of effective data governance—including data policy, regulatory approaches, foundational infrastructure, data maturity and evaluation, and emerging issues such as rights, risks, harms, and justice. The workshop further promotes regional collaboration, harmonization of approaches, and alignment with Africa's vision for a secure, inclusive, and development-driven Single Digital Market.
Cette session de formation et d'échange de connaissances sur la Gouvernance des Données réunit des décideurs politiques et des institutions gouvernementales clés des pays arabes africains afin de renforcer leur compréhension des cadres de gouvernance des données et de soutenir la transformation numérique de la région. Dispensée à travers un module en ligne à rythme libre combiné à un atelier en présentiel, la formation présente les concepts fondamentaux, les instruments politiques continentaux et les éléments clés d'une gouvernance des données efficace—notamment la politique des données, les approches réglementaires, l'infrastructure fondamentale, la maturité et l'évaluation des données, ainsi que les questions émergentes telles que les droits, les risques, les préjudices et la justice. L'atelier favorise en outre la collaboration régionale, l'harmonisation des approches et l'alignement avec la vision de l'Afrique pour un Marché Numérique Unique sécurisé, inclusif et axé sur le développement.
Capacity Building Session of the EAC Data Governance Technical Working Group 24th - 28th November 2025
As African nations accelerate their digital transformation, the importance of effective data governance cannot be overstated. This course introduces you to the 8 pillars of data governance, providing a comprehensive foundation to help policymakers, regulators, and public servants across the continent develop robust frameworks for managing data in the public interest.
Rooted in the African context and aligned with regional priorities, this course will explore the two key areas of focus in data governance:
Existing Regulations and Standards
Public Sector Consensus
Through these themes, you will examine the following eight interconnected pillars:
Policies and Legal Frameworks
Leadership and Governance
Institutional Structures, Responsibilities and Capabilities
Digital Public Infrastructure, Skills and Capacity Building
Data Governance Architecture and Management
Stimulating Demand for Data
Funding Considerations
Data Value Chain Creation
This course is designed to help you understand the foundational elements needed to govern data responsibly and equitably, with a focus on African-led approaches and continental collaboration. Whether you are just beginning your journey or seeking to refine your understanding, this course equips you with the knowledge needed to support data-driven decision-making in your institution or country.
Alors que les pays africains accélèrent leur transformation numérique, l’importance d’une gouvernance efficace des données devient essentielle. Ce cours vous introduit aux 8 piliers de la gouvernance des données, offrant une base complète pour aider les décideurs politiques, les régulateurs et les agents publics du continent à développer des cadres solides pour la gestion des données dans l’intérêt public.
Ancré dans le contexte africain et aligné sur les priorités régionales, ce cours explore deux axes clés de la gouvernance des données :
Réglementations et normes existantes
Consensus du secteur public
À travers ces thèmes, vous explorerez les huit piliers interdépendants suivants :
Politiques et cadres juridiques
Leadership et gouvernance
Structures institutionnelles, responsabilités et capacités
Infrastructure publique numérique, compétences et renforcement des capacités
Architecture et gestion de la gouvernance des données
Stimulation de la demande de données
Considérations de financement
Création de la chaîne de valeur des données
Ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à comprendre les éléments fondamentaux nécessaires à une gouvernance responsable et équitable des données, en mettant l’accent sur les approches dirigées par l’Afrique et la collaboration continentale. Que vous commenciez votre parcours ou que vous souhaitiez approfondir vos connaissances, ce cours vous fournira les outils nécessaires pour soutenir la prise de décision fondée sur les données dans votre institution ou votre pays.
Bem-vindo ao Curso Introdutório sobre Governança de Dados para África
À medida que as nações africanas aceleram sua transformação digital, a importância de uma governança de dados eficaz não pode ser exagerada. Este curso apresenta 8 pilares da governança de dados, fornecendo uma base abrangente para ajudar formuladores de políticas, reguladores e servidores públicos em todo o continente a desenvolver estruturas robustas para gerenciar dados no interesse público.
Enraizado no contexto africano e alinhado com as prioridades regionais, este curso explorará as duas principais áreas de foco na governança de dados:
● Regulamentos e Padrões Existentes
● Consenso do Setor Público
Por meio desses temas, você examinará os oito pilares interconectados:
Este curso foi projetado para ajudar você a compreender os elementos fundamentais necessários para governar dados de forma responsável e equitativa, com foco em abordagens lideradas por africanos e na colaboração continental. Quer você esteja apenas começando sua jornada ou buscando aprimorar sua compreensão, este curso o equipará com o conhecimento necessário para apoiar a tomada de decisões baseada em dados em sua instituição ou país.
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