Description
Book SynopsisThis open access book examines data governance and its implications for policymaking in Africa. Bringing together economists, lawyers, statisticians, and technology experts, it assesses gaps in both the availability and use of existing data across the continent, and argues that data creation, management and governance need to improve if private and public sectors are to reap the benefits of big data and digital technologies. It also considers lessons from across the globe to assess principles, norms and practices that can guide the development of data governance in Africa. The book will appeal to scholars and students of data governance, technology and public policy, as well as practitioners and policy makers.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: A Prototype Data Governance Framework for AfricaChapter 3: A Value Chain Approach to Data Production, Use and Governance for Sound Policy Making in Africa Chapter 4: Data Protection Legal Regime and Data Governance in Africa: An OverviewChapter 5: Data Regulation in Africa: Free Flow of Data, Open Data Regimes and Cyber SecurityChapter 6: Digitalisation and Financial Data Governance in Africa: Challenges and OpportunitiesChapter 7: More Than Just a Policy - Day to Day Effects of Data Governance on the Data ScientistChapter 8: The Economics of Blockchain Within AfricaChapter 9: Conclusion
