• 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

  • How AI is impacting policy processes and outcomes in Africa

    A look at some of the challenges and opportunities AI presents in the African public sector.

  • How AI might solve protest issues

    We look at recent protests in South Africa and how AI can be used to solve the protester's issues.

  • 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.

  • Insights from the 2024 AI index

    The seventh edition of the AI Index produced by Stanford University provides useful guideposts for understanding the impact of AI on society.

  • 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.

  • AI can be democracy’s ally, but not if it works for Big Tech

    Kennedy School Adjunct Lecturer in Public Policy Bruce Schneier says artificial intelligence has the potential to transform the democratic process in ways that could be good, bad, and potentially mind-boggling.

  • Illustration showing the impact of Generative AI in the public sector

    Generative AI for the Public Sector: From Opportunities to Value

    The new tools of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) are fundamentally changing the nature of knowledge work, creating promising opportunities to significantly increase productivity and spur innovation across entire economies.

  • Global trends in Artificial Intelligence regulation

    How to navigate global trends in Artificial Intelligence regulation

    AI’s potential to create positive human impact will depend on a responsible, human-centered approach that focuses on creating value for all.