The Policy Layer that Governs Africa’s Algorithmic Ecosystem

Dr. Jane Munga presented findings from the Africa Technology Policy Tracker (AfTech), a repository of digital economy policies and laws across Africa. She discussed how AfTech reveals Africa's readiness to govern AI, highlighting 14 leading countries with AI strategies, data protection, and cybersecurity laws. The presentation emphasized critical issues like digital sovereignty, the impact of frontier technologies, the need for indigenous innovation, and Africa's role in global AI governance, while also addressing concerns about the "Brussels Effect" on legislation quality.