Responsible AI for transformative policymaking in South Africa

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We advance responsible AI to transform policymaking and drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Through research, capacity building, AI tool development and practical knowledge products, we unlock responsible AI’s potential as a game changer for policymaking.

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  • Improving South Africa’s policy advice system: Lessons from Brazil, India and Kenya

    The Policy Innovation Lab hosted a Roundtable in Pretoria where our experts presented digital tools and best practices for policy advisory systems in Brazil, India, Kenya, and South Africa. Attendees included government, academia, and civil society.

  • High-level dialogue on Digital Public Infrastructure convened in Johannesburg

    Senior government officials and industry leaders from across Africa recently convened in Johannesburg to advance Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The dialogue, hosted by the Presidency and supported by the Lab, focused on South Africa's ambitious Digital Transformation Roadmap, continental initiatives and a collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach to building inclusive DPI.

  • SU’s Policy Innovation Lab supports high-level roundtable on improving SA’s public service

    Supported by SU's Policy Innovation Lab, a recent presidential roundtable addressed high turnover in public service leadership. Through preparatory webinars and participation in the main event, the Lab contributed to discussions on key reforms to professionalise senior roles, aiming for a stable, effective administration shielded from political interference.

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GOALKEEPERS

Public engagement initiatives collect and share inspirational stories of policy innovation at all levels of society. We do this primarily through hosting the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers South Africa network.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Multistakeholder dialogues identify opportunities for policy innovation that align with South Africa’s SDG priorities and address pressing societal challenges.