A Data Governance Framework for Africa
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2022-02
Authors
Ndemo, Bitange
Thegeya, Aaron
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Abstract
To create a vibrant market for the use of data, while still protecting the
individual rights of those on the continent, Africa must lead the way
in developing its data strategy and data governance framework. This
data governance framework should account for the continent’s unique
characteristics while addressing gaps in digitization, identity, and access
to data across countries. This background paper discusses the key features
of an effective data governance framework within an African context; it
identifies the key dimensions that merit consideration in this regard; and it describes the principles that should animate such a system for governing how
data is deployed on the continent.