Reflecting on a year of Goalkeepers progress

The Policy Innovation Lab at Stellenbosch University hosted the final Goalkeepers South Africa session of 2024 on November 25th. Participants reflected on the year’s milestones and planned impactful collaborations for 2025, leveraging skills like Design Thinking and purposeful networking. Learn how the network is driving SDG progress and preparing for a transformative 2025.

Reflecting on the 2024 Goalkeepers report

The Policy Innovation Lab at Stellenbosch University continues to foster collaboration within the Goalkeepers South Africa network. On October 14th, founder of The Root of the Science Podcast, Anne Chisa led an insightful session on the 2024 Goalkeepers Report, 'The Race to Nourish a Warming World.' The discussion explored global malnutrition, including hidden hunger and innovative solutions to food insecurity, focusing on how these challenges intersect with South Africa's needs.

Publication announcement: Briefing note on AI tools for South African policymakers

We are excited to announce the release of our latest briefing note 'A Catalogue of Artificial Intelligence Tools for Use by South African Policymakers', offering practical insights into AI's role in public sector innovation and service delivery.

Policy Innovation Lab engages with German experts on AI-driven public sector transformation

Prof. Willem Fourie participated in a workshop with key German institutions to explore AI in public administration, highlighting the Policy Innovation Lab’s work on strengthening policymaking through data science and AI tools.