A researcher of mobile pricing, digital inequality, social protection, digitalization and datafication from a data-driven evidence policy @RIAnetwork

Joined December 2017
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1/ RIA notes and comments on the article on mobile data prices that was published by Spendmenot in June 2021. bit.ly/3NnO9Zf

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LAUNCH | In collaboration with the Data for Development Network & with support from Canada’s Int. Research Development Centre, RIA is set to announce a new Global Index on #ResponsibleAI at the upcoming #Summit4Democracy Date: Dec 8, 2021 More 👉 bit.ly/32TeX1b
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Through the #DigitalID in Africa project we emphasise the importance of involving beneficiaries of these systems from the conceptualisation stages. We highlight ongoing processes of reforming/creating policy instruments of relevance to digital ID eco's in the countries examined.
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BLOG | Our #COVID19 response survey shows the demand for digital information is higher among women, youth & urban residents in South Africa. Dr Kabinga & @tapss_tap share high-level insights from RIA's COVID-19 Responses for Equity (CORE) project 👉bit.ly/2ZIzZ1f
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LAUNCH | #DigitalEconomyReport Join our speakers as they discuss how the voices & concerns of developing countries can be best reflected in the development of global governance of data & cross-border data flows. Sign up 👉 bit.ly/2YFS3IA Report bit.ly/3oRk8Y8
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Executive Director at @RIAnetwork, @alison_gillwald speaking on the alternative strategies to achieve affordable digital access at the ITU Economic Experts Roundtable @o_mudongo @ITU
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Hopewell asks why Zimbos don’t like to like and retweet each other. Like now you’re reading my tweets but did you retweet lol 😂 JK but seriously hanzi isai ma love and likes x.com/i/spaces/1BRJjBmmNppJw
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🗣️ 📣 New policy paper 📄 out! on @AI4Dev research project @RIAnetwork. Working in this paper was central to my Tx fellowship, it addresses AI skills gap in Africa and institutional initiatives working to fill these gaps. #AIGovernance Read more 👉🏾 bit.ly/3ws1ExB
What is the extent of the AI skills gap in Africa? Which institutions/initiatives are working to fill these gaps? Our latest #policypaper presents two case studies on AI skills capacity-building and its use in workforce development in Africa. More 👉 bit.ly/3ws1ExB
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PODCAST:🎙️ Digital labour platforms can transform how young refugees make a living. Internet connectivity issues, inequalities in digital skills & other obstacles, however, make it difficult for refugee populations to apply to these jobs. #YouthDay2021 voices.ilo.org/podcast/how-d…
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📢 #VACANCY | Do you believe in digital equality & recognise the need for data justice to underpin the adoption of advanced technologies? If so, have a look at these exciting new opportunities: bit.ly/3ggd6az Due: 31 August 2021 #Hiring #Africanopportunities
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Data systems should be trustworthy, equitable, safe and secure, ethical - @alison_gillwald of @RIAnetwork @_AfricanUnion @DataCipation #AfricaDataPolicy
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🧾Digital financial services have been lauded as a powerful solution to build post-COVID 19 macroeconomic resilience but there are vulnerabilities that cannot be mitigated solely by digital #financial #inclusion @tapss_tap & Shamira Ahmed 👇 bit.ly/3hTQm18 @IDRC_CRDI

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Congratulations to all our PhD graduates this week. You have done exceptionally well and we are very proud of you! #UCTgrad2021
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A @UNSDG2030 target is to provide legal identity for all by 2030. Anri van der Spuy (@anrivds) looks at why digital IDs matter in Africa, and outlines a new project that maps the development of digital ID systems for the continent. ow.ly/biFL50FeCi9 | @RIAnetwork

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How do we ensure South Africans can benefit from new(ish) data economies without the risks these @dailymaverick commentators are so wary of? Is the draft policy really so bad? Join @RIAnetwork for a webinar on Thurs, 6 May, 13:00-14:30 SAST. Register here: bit.ly/2Pw2dXK
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RIA’s Mundia Kabinga will be speaking at the Global Digital Development Forum #GDDF2021 on e-government and the #climate crisis today. More info: digitaldevforum.com
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Great that #data prices coming down but primary barrier to people coming on line us cost of device so does still not do anything for 40 % offline.Nor can people using tiny bundles able to to digitally mitigate effects of CoVID-19 @RIAnetwork @MandelaUCT @StephenGrootes @SAfmnews
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9 Mar 2021
ICASA notes the outcome of Telkom’s application to interdict ICASA from proceeding with the auction process in terms of the ITA for high demand spectrum as well as the ITA for the Wireless Open Access Network both of which were issued on 2 Oct 2020. icasa.org.za/pages/icasa-not…
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Find RIAs latest newsletter here: bit.ly/3r3Sy8w @alison_gillwald critiques the "big reset" and digital inequality Gabriella Razzano (@Jablet) unpacks the theory of collective privacy rights @anrivds writes about children's rights in a digital environment @IDRC_CRDI
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