Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB)

Evidence-based research on the data economy, responsible AI for Sustainable Development (RAIS4D), and just data value creation in Africa and beyond.

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

We are happy to share that the DepHUB is a founding partner of the SAAIA!

Have a look at our site for more information:
https://t.co/wI221wDF6p

[Developing Economics @CriticalDev]

NEW POST: Shamira Ahmed breaks down how global AI governance is tainted by a *white saviour industrial complex*
https://t.co/eFKxF0IUQd

[Partnership on AI @PartnershipAI]

Meet Shamira Ahmed, founder of @dep_hub, the first independent think tank founded by an Indigenous African woman in South Africa. In our latest Q&A, she discusses the importance of inclusive AI policy and multistakeholder collaboration. #AIPolicy https://t.co/7CW9oPSRlN

[Global Digital Inclusion Partnership @GDInclusion]

Join GDIP Executive Director @AfroDiva at @UNESCO’s #ICEGOV roundtable session on frontier digital technologies and their impact on advancing digital inclusion, combating gender divides, and supporting human-centered digital development. https://t.co/VmPaHjebrg

@HuXianhong

[Universität Luzern @UniLuzern]

#KI: #Ethik-Professor Peter G. Kirchschläger hat zusammen mit Shamira Ahmed, Gründerin und Leiterin @dep_hub, ein Policy Paper mit Vorschlägen zur Governance von «Künstlicher Intelligenz» in den Vorbereitungsprozess zum diesjährigen G20-Gipfel in Brasilien eingebracht.
https://t.co/adhvXJ9yMm
@g20org
@unitednationorg
@TheologieLuzern

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

JOIN US THIS THURSDAY AT #COP28
November 30, 2023 | 15:00 – 16:15 CET

The DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed will be part of a virtual #oecdai session that will look at the state of clean energy systems and examples of technologies that enable energy resilience.

https://t.co/bmbhFRwDUJ

[Digital for Development (D4D) Hub @D4DHub_EU]

Meet @dep_hub, the chair of our civil society and academia advisory group.

The DepHUB is an independent think-tank aimed at undertaking rigorous research and contributing to formulating evidence-based, forward-looking policies on #data and #AI.

Join us: https://t.co/Gs3TJzfmlL

[GRAIN Africa @GRAINetwork]

Shamira Ahmed of the Data Economy Policy Hub South Africa) and her team of researchers will introduce their project during the GRAIN network’s launch. Join us and learn more about their work this Monday, November 20,203 at 10 am GMT.
Registration link : https://t.co/kZUYG1mz33

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

As part of the @intgovforum 's Policy Network on AI (PNAI), the DepHUB is proud to be part of the PNAI Report and #IGF2023 session
Further details of the session and speakers can be found here:
https://t.co/xVG9JznrW7

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

The DepHUB joined a large group of leading data for development and civil society organizations in signing a letter to world leaders, calling on them to harness the power of data and unlock the data dividend for the #SDGs
Find out more, here: https://t.co/9NPAgzGwAe

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

Are you interested in strengthening African priorities and participation in international cybersecurity and digital policy processes?

Join the session today on "Local Actors, Global Fora" at #FIFAfrica23

https://t.co/N4drun6Ti2

[Global Partnership @Data4SDGs]

@DataInnovation @Equal_Insights @WorldPopProject @opendatacharter @CIVICUSalliance @akvo @dep_hub

[CIPESA @cipesaug]

@dep_hub's Shamira Ahmed: adoption of technologies in #Africa must be hinged on contextual realities & not just a copy-and-paste approach. What works elsewhere, may not work for everyone hence local communities should involved in policy development & implementation #FIFAfrica23

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

Join the session, today, on "Exploring sustainable AI in industry - Examples from Africa and beyond", moderated by Caitlin Corrigan, with Catherine McDonald, Svetlana Ikonnikova and the DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed

Find more details about the Forum here: https://t.co/6DiZ6xTUVq

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

From 31 July to 04 August 2023, the DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed, was part of the South African delegation at the 9th BRICS Ministers of Communications’ Meeting, in Capetown, South Africa.

Read more about it here:
https://t.co/P6k0TpuaBQ

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

Have a look at our latest policy brief on "Advancing data justice in Africa through Just Data Value Creation (JDVC)"⸺Which can be summarised as a human-centred approach to governing data as a factor of production: https://t.co/afrvJgnD84

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed and other African experts from @cipesaug, NADPA, @AfroLeadership_ @csea_afric @JamiiForums @afyanahakiug, @pdpoUG, and @AmnestyTech participate at #DataFest in a workshop on "Advancing Data Justice in Africa"
https://t.co/4XRYJ2ExdW

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

Synapse Magazine, captures the latest news, developments, and commentary from thought leaders in the African AI landscape!
In the 20th edition, catch the DepHUB's Shamira Ahmed's feature on "Rethinking Data Governance for Just Data Value Creation and Responsible AI in Africa"

[South African Artificial Intelligence Association @SAAIAssociation]

NEWS - The 20th Edition of Synapse Magazine is now out ! READ it here >> https://t.co/IlIfCG2TNW

#AIExpoAfrica #SouthAfrica #Gauteng #Johannesburg #AI #RPA #IA #IntelligentAutomation #ArtificialIntelligence #Africa #AI4Good

[ORF @orfonline]

#G20 must harness the power of #AI for global good through reformed #multilateralism. From Shamira Ahmed, Dio Herdiawan Tobing, @ThisIsSoliman https://t.co/v5jFvEwzPH

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

In this policy brief, Dephub's Shamira Ahmed, @SDGBenchmarks's Dio Herdiawan Tobing and @MiddleEastInst's @ThisIsSoliman, recommend "Why the G20 Should Lead Multilateral Reform for Inclusive Responsible AI Governance for the Global South"

[T20 South Africa @T20org]

#G20 should lead efforts to reflect our interdependent, culturally diverse & modern society by amplifying participation of #GlobalSouth in the development of global #AI governance: Shamira Ahmed, Dio Herdiawan Tobing, @ThisIsSoliman. https://t.co/XcjUSR3mNp

[Data Economy Policy Hub (DepHUB) @dep_hub]

Congratulations to our Founder Shamira Ahmed!
She is part of the 2023 cohort of the @internetsociety Society Mid Career Fellowship!

[Internet Society @internetsociety]

Meet the 2023 cohort of the Internet Society Mid Career Fellowship! 👋🎉

We're excited to kick off another year of the program with an amazing group of Internet leaders and advocates from all over the world.

Read the fellows' bios here: https://t.co/HZlk5HBcgY