This 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.
