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Episode 5 of the Data Protectors podcast introduces SMEs to the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) and explains how they can build a good relationship with the Office.

Un guide pratique pour les autorités locales et les personnes intéressées par l'innovation urbaine. Il propose une façon de réfléchir à la manière dont la transition numérique peut être appréhendée dans votre ville et comprend une série d'activités et d'outils associés que vous pouvez utiliser pour mener à bien ces activités. Dans la mesure du possible, nous avons inclus des exemples d'utilisation de ces outils par les praticiens du réseau ASToN.

En 2014, l’Union européenne (UE) a adopté un règlement visant à établir un marché unique de l’identification électronique et des services de confiance dans ses 27 États membres. Ce règlement dénommé eIDAS, le premier de ce type au monde, régit les effets juridiques de l’identification et de la signature électroniques dans les 27 États membres, ce qui en fait le cadre le plus complet et le plus utilisé. À ce titre, il offre aussi aux pays tiers n’appartenant pas à l’Union européenne la possibilité de s’en inspirer et d’adopter des normes de sécurité similaires. 

Episode 6 of the Data Protectors Podcast takes a radical shift from previous episodes by taking a crystal ball and trying to paint a picture of the future of data protection and data security in Kenya and the world.

Across the African continent, governments are investing in digitalisation to foster economic growth and development for all. Despite multiple challenges such as limited connectivity (the latest data indicates that only one-third of Africa’s population is online) and even electricity, some countries are benefitting from leapfrogging and the adoption of digital innovations to provide more effective public services and create opportunities for citizens.

The all-African panel that took place at the e-Governance Conference 2023 brought into the spotlight country cases of digital transformation from the continent. An enlightening sessions, where everyone attending – both online and offline – got a unique chance to hear, at a glance, the most salient developments in digital taking place in Uganda and Namibia, among others.

In this episode of the Digital Government Podcast, we host one of the speakers of that session – Dr. Amina Zawedde. As the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance of Uganda, we discuss the status of digital transformation in the country, priorities, and the next steps on their journey.

To explore digital transformation opportunities and learn from global leaders, Namibia recently participated in Estonia’s 9th e-Governance Conference in Tallinn. The conference, which attracted lawmakers, policy implementers and delegates from 90 countries worldwide, provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration on effective digital governance. 

Among the attendees was Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus (ET). 

She shared her insights and plans for Namibia’s digital transformation during an interview with New Era’s reporter Aletta Shikololo (AS). The conference served as a valuable resource for Namibia, as it seeks to harness the power of technology to drive innovation and enhance governance systems within the country.

During this 45-minute session, Enabel and Close the Gap present different digital solutions that strive to contribute to a greener future.

Takeaways of the Town Hall debate "Jointly tackling disinformation while protecting human rights", organised by the AU-EU D4D Hub at IGF 2022.

Scratc²h 2050, a two-year pilot project implemented from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2022, aimed to improve the relevance of secondary STEM education and to strengthen the link with the world of work, by supporting STEM and ICT teachers in Kayonza district to set up after-school coding clubs in their schools.

The TTE Sandbox is a one-stop portal for distance learning in Uganda's National Teachers' Colleges (NTCs) and Vocational Training Institutes (VTIs). In this case study, we look into the elements that allowed this innovation to support distance learning and answer the needs that arose from school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Takeaways of the Town Hall debate "Jointly tackling disinformation while protecting human rights", organised by the AU-EU D4D Hub at IGF 2022.