• New GSMA report highlights AI’s potential economic impact in Africa

    The GSMA has released a new report highlighting AI's potential to boost Africa's economy by $2.9 trillion by 2030, significantly advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. Focusing on Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa, it analyzes over 90 use cases in agriculture, food security, energy, and climate action, and examines the maturity of AI ecosystems.

  • Goalkeepers profile: Emmanuel Bonoko

    The Policy Innovation Lab, proud host of the South Africa SDG Goalkeepers network, is this month profiling the impactful work of Goalkeeper Emmanuel Bonoko, whose EBonoko Foundation champions education and economic empowerment in underprivileged communities.

  • Lab roundtable brings together AI experts and policymakers

    A recent roundtable meeting held in Stellenbosch by the Policy Innovation Lab brought together experts from various fields to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and governance to strengthen policymaking in South Africa.

  • Policy Innovation Lab releases briefing note on digital transformation in the public sector

    The Policy Innovation Lab has released a briefing note proposing a framework for digital transformation in South Africa's public sector.

  • Goalkeepers South Africa community event held in Johannesburg

    The Goalkeepers South Africa community recently met in Johannesburg. Our wrap-up video gives you a sneak peak into this amazing group of people.

  • Policy Innovation Lab releases detailed comparison of ANC, DA, EFF and MK Party manifestos

    The Policy Innovation Lab has released one of the most comprehensive analysis of convergence and divergence in the manifestos of the ANC, DA, EFF and MK Party.

  • Goalkeepers profile: Ssanyu Sematimba

    The Policy Innovation Lab, proud host of the South Africa SDG Goalkeepers network, is this month profiling the amazing work of the Goalkeeper Ssanyu Sematimba.

  • How South Africa’s new government could approach digital transformation

    We analysed how South Africa's political parties intend to approach digital transformation.

  • Celebrating vision and collaboration: A day with Goalkeepers South Africa

    The Goalkeepers South Africa community recently met for an exciting planning day.

  • Dr Itai Makone at INGSA 2024 in Kigali

    Dr Itai Makone from the Policy Innovation Lab participated in the INGSA 2024 conference in Kigali, discussing the importance of scientific advice in policymaking.

  • SU’s Policy Innovation Lab a first in Africa

    Stellenbosch University, through a partnership with the Presidency, the German government and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, recently officially launched Africa's first Policy Innovation Lab.

  • Policy Innovation Lab the newest member of Cluster of Research Excellence

    The Policy Innovation Lab has recently joined the ARUA-Guild Cluster of Research Excellence on the politics of sustainable development.