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Policy Alternatives for an Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem in Uganda

CIPESA | Economic projections show that by 2030, artificial intelligence (AI) will add USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy. Of this, USD 1.2 trillion will be generated in Africa and could boost...

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CIPESA and Partners Advocate for Inclusion of Technology-Facilitated...

By Ainembabazi Patricia | On February 18, 2025, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) alongside Pollicy and the Gender Tech Initiative appeared before...

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Co-Develop & CIPESA Empowering East Africa’s Journalists to Shape the Future...

Partnership | What if the future of digital public infrastructure (DPI) was shaped not just by policymakers and technologists, but by the stories that journalists tell? At Co-Develop, we believe that...

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Kenya’s Digital Crossroads: Surveillance, Activism, and the Urgent Fight for...

Victor Kapiyo | In East Africa, Kenya has over the years been regarded as a model of excellence in digital rights. However, more recently, the country has been plagued by alarming practices that...

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The Surveillance Footprint in Africa Threatens Privacy and Data Protection

By Edrine Wanyama  Digital and physical surveillance by states, private companies that develop technology or supply governments and unscrupulous individuals globally and across Africa is a major...

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NEW BRIEF: Policy Considerations for Enhancing Digital Trade in East Africa

By Lillian Nalwoga | The East African region is on the cusp of a digital revolution, with significant strides being made in digital trade and payments. This is driven by remarkable growth in internet...

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Advancing Advocacy and Awareness on Digital Rights for Businesses in Uganda

By Nadhifah Muhammad and Tendo Racheal | Imagine running a business in today’s fast-paced digital world, where almost everything from customer data, marketing to financial transactions happening...

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CIPESA-Run ADRF Awards USD 140,000 to Eleven Digital Democracy Non-Profits...

By Ashnah Kalemera | With many funders shifting their funding priorities about human rights, governance and livelihood issues, African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), human rights defenders and...

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Protecting Global Democracy in the Digital Age: Insights from PAI’s Community...

By Christian Cardona | 2024 was a historic year for global elections, with approximately four billion eligible voters casting a vote in 72 countries. It was also a historic year for AI-generated...

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Call for Applications: DPI Journalism Fellowship for Eastern Africa

Call for Applications | Date of Publication: 1 April 2025. Application Deadline: 21 April 2025 – 18.00 East African Time. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa...

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