Publications

 

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Briefs

  Assessing the Impact of the 2026 Internet Shutdown on Uganda’s Digital Economy
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The internet has become an indispensable tool for businesses and a key enabler of research, innovation, and digital marketing of products and services.

  Human Rights Implications of Health Care Digitalisation in Kenya
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The evolution of digital health is largely driven by technological advancements.

  Joint Stakeholder Submission to the Fourth Cycle of the Universal - APC
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This stakeholder report focuses on key issues relating to human rights in the digital context in Rwanda.

  Rwanda-UPR Stakeholder submission
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Joint Stakeholder Submission to the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Republic of Rwanda

  Legal Analysis of Technology and Disability in Africa
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An Examination of the Regulatory Frameworks on Access to Information and ICT for Persons with Disabilities in Africa

  Future of work in Uganda_ Challenges and Prospects in the Context of the Digital Economy
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The digital economy has re-shaped labour across the globe.

  CIPESA Submissions to White Paper on ICT Tax Reduction - Uganda
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Submitted to the National Task Team on Enhancement of Government Revenue from the ICT Sector Ministry of ICT in Uganda

  Joint Stakeholder Submission to the Fourth Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the Republic of Liberia
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For the 50th Session of the UPR Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council

  Policy Brief - Digitalisation of Health Services in Kenya
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These challenges affect the right to health, especially for vulnerable and marginalized groups. The brief also addresses broader concerns regarding the role of digitalization in healthcare management and its impact on service delivery.

  Policy Considerations for Enhancing Digital Trade in East Africa
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The East African region has the potential to become a major player in the global digital economy. By addressing the existing barriers and implementing these recommendations, the region can create a thriving digital ecosystem that benefits all its residents.

 

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Documents

  Digital Rights and Security Toolkit for Ugandan Businesses
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Why Digital Rights Matter for Your Business

  SIFA Report 2026
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2014- 2025

  Presentation At African Editors Congress
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Access to digital platform data addresses the power imbalances between large platforms and African stakeholders.

  STATEMENT ON THE UPR PRE-SESSION 2025
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This review marks Rwanda’s fourth cycle under the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) mechanism.

  UPR Info Pre -Sessions 51: Human Rights in the Digital Context - Rwanda
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Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures have echoed concerns on censorship, surveillance, and digital exclusion.

  ADRF Budget Template
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For ADRF Applications.

  ADRF Application Template (2025)
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Africa Digital Rights Fund (ADRF) Application Template (2025)

  Media Coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Public Goods in Eastern Africa - Executive Summary
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This report presents the findings of a baseline study on media coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) across seven Eastern African countries in 2024.

  DPI Journalism Fellows 2025
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Meet the Next Generation of Journalists Covering Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure

  Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa 2025 Draft Agenda
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FIFAfrica25.

 

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Reports

  Digital Public Infrastructure - DPI
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Digital transformation is reshaping governance, service delivery, and civic life across the globe.

  ADRF Impact Series: Combating AI Generated Mis/Disinformation in African Elections
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The development of an open-source AI tracking and knowledge hub to crowdsource and monitor AI-generated content related to elections.

  ADRF Impact Series: Data Literacy and Internet Freedom Advocacy
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ADRF Impact Series

  Child Protection and Safety Online in Africa
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The digital landscape in Africa has experienced a transformative shift, reshaping how children engage, learn, and exercise their rights both online and offline. While the challenges of the digital divide remain, an estimated 40% of African children aged 15 and above now have internet access, opening up new avenues for education and connectivity.

  CIPESA Annual Report 2024
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CIPESA Annual Report 2024

  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.

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State of Internet Freedom in Africa

  State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025
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State of Internet Freedom in Africa 2025 - Navigating the Implications of AI on Digital Democracy 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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