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Briefs
Analysis of the Zambia Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Bills 2024
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Zambia has published the Cyber Security Bill, 2024 and the Cyber Crimes Bill, 2024, which would repeal the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act of 2021. These proposed laws’ objective of combating cyber crimes and promoting a safe and healthy digital society is welcome, as is the need for the country to strengthen its cyber security posture, including through legislation.
Uganda’s Civil Society Strengthening Activity (CSSA) baseline study
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This report documents the findings of a baseline study on access to and use of digital tools by civil society organisations (CSOs) and activists in Uganda.
Foreign Influence on Civic Space in Uganda - Implications for Digital Rights
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Uganda is experiencing a democratic regression characterised by the declining state of press freedom, hostility towards the political opposition and critics by state agencies, and mounting restrictions on the activities of civil society organisations (CSOs).
Disinformation and Electoral Integrity in South Africa's 2024 Polls: State of Play and Future Directions
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South Africa will hold its seventh general elections on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, with over 14,000 candidates vying for seats as part of the 400 members of the National Assembly and at least 445 members of Provincial Legislatures in the nine provinces.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Protection and Privacy Brief
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Artificial intelligence (AI), which refers to computer systems capable of performing complex tasks that historically only a human could do, such as reasoning, making decisions, or solving problems has the potential to impact various aspects of society.
Disability and ICT Accessibility Framework Indicators - French Version
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Indicateurs pour un Cadre d’Accessibilité aux TIC pour les personnes handicapées: Un cadre pour le suivi de la mise en œuvre des lois et politiques sur l'accessibilité aux TIC en Afriqu
Policy Brief- Kenya's Digital Health Act 2024
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What Does Kenya's Digital Health Act Portend for Data Governance and Regulation?
Policy Brief- Biometrics and Digital Identity in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options
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Biometrics and Digital Identity in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Policy Options
Disability and ICT Accessibility Framework Indicators - Second Edition
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The goal of this category of indicators is to provide a framework for assessing the extent to which existing and proposed ICT policies, legislation, and regulations promote accessibility.
Labour and Digital Rights Brief
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Africa has witnessed technological advancements that have raised optimism that data-driven digital solutions could revolutionise various sectors and transform the future of work on the continent.
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Documents
Call for Proposals
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Annoucement |
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), in partnership with Enabel and the European Union, is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Uganda. This initiative is part of the Advancing Respect for Human Rights by Business in Uganda (ARBHR) project, a collaborative effort to strengthen digital rights advocacy and awareness in the business sector while reducing human rights abuses connected to business activities, particularly those impacting women and children.
Yaounde Declaration On Electoral Disinformation
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Yaounde Declaration On Electoral Disinformation
Safety of Women Journalists in Ethiopia
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Online trolling of women journalists often takes the form of gendered and sexualised attacks and, often involves body shaming. Worryingly, a global survey by UNESCO found in December 2020 that online attacks on women journalists appear to be increasing exponentially. Moreover, the UNESCO report demonstrated that online violence was also moving offline - with potentially deadly consequences. Yet women journalists who experience abuse online rarely seek justice and often struggle to have their complaints taken seriously and properly investigated.
Tanzania Safety of Journalists Meeting
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The media in Africa continues to face serious challenges in the execution of its work.
Towards Rights Respecting Digital Laws in Uganda Infographic
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Uganda’s laws governing the digital domain contribute to the suppression of digital rights.
Leveraging digital technologies to enhance data governance practices in Africa
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The current data governance policies and practices in Africa have continued to attract attention due to their inadequacy in ensuring the protection and respect for the rights of individual data subjects.
NHRI's Workshop Agenda
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Digital Rights Capacity Building of East and Southern Africa National Human Rights Institutions
Fact-Checking and Ethical Reporting Workshop for Ethiopian Journalists
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Journalism plays a crucial role in informing and shaping public opinion in Ethiopia. However, in recent years, the proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has become a significant challenge. This surge in disinformation is undermining social cohesion, promoting conflict, and leading to a concerning number of threats against journalists and human rights defenders
Our Work on Surveillance Concerns In Africa
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CIPESA research has found that the expansion in state surveillance in various African countries is denying citizens their rights to freedom
of expression, association and assembly, and undermining their participation in democratic processes.
Vendor Questionnaire
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Vendor Questionnaire
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Reports
Cyber Security readiness assessment report
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This report presents the findings of the cybersecurity assessment survey conducted among
local civil society organizations in Uganda. The primary objective of this assessment was to develop a Cybersecurity Compliance and
Readiness Index for Digital Security. By systematically evaluating their practices and policies,
we aim to highlight areas of strength and identify key areas for improvement. This report offers
a detailed analysis of the survey results, providing insights and recommendations to help
organizations bolster their cybersecurity posture.
The State of Access to Digital Tools - Usage of ICT and Digital Threats to CSOs in Uganda
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Common digital threats include censorship, surveillance, disinformation, and misinformation campaigns, among others.
CIPESA Annual Report 2023
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The regression in democracy and adoption by citizens of digital technologies as a means to challenge nepotism, authoritarianism, and corruption continues to be matched by governments’ stranglehold on technology’s liberating power
Compelled Service Provider Assistance for State Surveillance in Africa
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The right to privacy online is critical due to its intricate connection with, and its being a foundation for the protection
and realisation of other rights, including the rights to freedoms of expression, information, assembly, and
association
The State of Media Freedom and Safety of Journalists in Africa Report 2022
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The State of Media Freedom and Safety of Journalists in Africa Report.
CIPESA Annual Report 2021
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The CIPESA Annual Report 2021
Building an Enabling Environment for Inclusive Digital Transformation in Africa Roadmap to Reform 2021
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CIPESA Annual Report 2020
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Base de donnee biometrique et identite numerique
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Les Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (TIC) se développent rapidement et sont de plus en plus intégrées dans le quotidien des sénégalais.
Removing Barriers to ICT Accessibility in Kenya Tanzania and Uganda 2020
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa
State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report 2024
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report 2024
A decade of Internet Freedom in Africa: Reflections and Insights from 10 Change Makers
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Looking back, Africa’s journey to achieve internet freedom has not been without challenges. There have been significant threats to internet freedom, evidenced by the rampant state censorship through internet shutdowns, surveillance, blocking and filtering of websites, and the widespread use of repressive laws to suppress the voices of key actors.
State of Internet Freedom Report 2023
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State of Internet Freedom Report 2023 - A Decade of Internet Freedom in Africa: Recounting the Past, Shaping the Future
State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2022 French Version
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2022
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2021 Report
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State of Internet Freedom in Chad 2019
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State of Internet Freedom in Nigeria-2019
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2018
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State of Internet Freedom in Chad 2019
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