This three-part toolkit aims to empower journalists and civil society organisations to inform public discourse, drive policy and regulatory change and advocate for ethical and responsible AI deployment.
As AI systems become increasingly embedded in everyday life, they raise important questions about regulation, ethics, and their potential impact on human rights. These questions find form in debates about the governance of AI – how do we provide protection without stifling innovation? How can the law keep pace with the evolving nature of AI? Should AI be governed internationally or domestically?
The AI Governance for Africa toolkit aims to help civic actors unpack these questions, by outlining the state of AI governance in Africa and globally, and exploring advocacy approaches for future governance.
The AI for Governance toolkit series was written by S’lindile Khumalo and Murray Hunter from ALT Advisory, with contributions from Nompilo Simanje and Mweshi Banda, and 2023 contributions from Tara Davis and Tharin Pillay. It was developed through our partnership with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation.
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Explore the toolkit series
Part 1: Introduction to AI Governance
Part 1 gives an overview of AI governance principles and approaches, and outlines international frameworks, with case studies from the European Union, the United States, and China. It discusses common concerns and themes driving AI governance.
Part 2: Emerging AI Governance in Africa
Part 2 examines existing and emerging AI governance instruments in Southern Africa – in particular, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. More broadly, it also outlines continental responses and details existing governing measures in Africa.
Part 3: Advocacy Strategies for AI Governance
Part 3 explores a series of key questions for the design of advocacy strategies on AI governance, particularly in African contexts.
About the programme
The 2024 AI Governance for Africa toolkit forms part of Thomson Reuters Foundation’s AI Ethics, Data and Digital Rights Accelerator. Through our partnership with the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, this programme upskills journalists and civil society organisations to understand the benefits and risks of AI.
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