Natalia Loungou, Events and Communications Coordinator, Datasphere Initiative The Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF) is a regional initiative that brings together different stakeholders to address internet-related issues in Africa. This year it took place in Abuja, Nigeria from September 19–21, 2023. The Datasphere Initiative, in collaboration with the Digital Impact…

Natalia Loungou, Events and Communications Coordinator, Datasphere Initiative On October 5, 2023, the Datasphere Initiative, along with the Data for Development Network (D4D.net) …

Carolina Rossini, Director of Policy & Research, Datasphere Initiative. Introduction In an era driven by technological advancements, the world’s pursuit of sustainable development has become both a global priority and a complex challenge. The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) serve as a comprehensive roadmap for addressing pressing global issues such…

Lorrayne Porciuncula, Executive Director, Datasphere Initiative This week I will join governments, the United Nations system, the private sector, civil society, grass-roots organizations, academia, and youth in New York for the United Nations General Assembly. …

Mariana Rozo-Paz, Policy & Research Associate, Datasphere Initiative Introduction In the digital age, data has become a powerful tool that shapes decision-making, policy formulation, and global progress. As we navigate the intricate landscape of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), harnessing the potential of data, especially with the active participation of youth…

The European Union’s approach to data governance has had an area of influence far and wide. While regulatory pieces are still emerging across the region as a whole, in June 2023, the European Council presidency and European parliament reached a provisional agreement on a new regulation on harmonized rules on…

This article was originally posted in the ASPEN blog as part of the Council For A Fair Data Future. Lorrayne Porciuncula, Executive Director, Datasphere Initiative is a member of Aspen Digital’s Council for a Fair Data Future, a diverse team of experts, advocates, and practitioners imagining an equitable data economy…

Arindrajit Basu, Fellow, Datasphere Initiative In February 2023, the Government of India indicated that it would soon publish a new policy that would allow both countries and corporations to set up “data embassies in India.” To enable this proposal and to attract investment in digital infrastructure, countries, and companies will…

Lukman Ismaila, Fellow, Datasphere Initiative. In this blog post, which is part of my fellowship with the Datasphere Initiative, I further my investigation into the lack of medical imagery data for scientific research in Africa. …