Published: 02 Apr 2025 215 views
Code for Africa (CfA), through the Digitalise Youth consortium, is offering two fellowships to mid-career professionals with experience in digital governance, policy and rights who want to make an impact in Africa’s AI landscape.
Under this fellowship, chosen candidates will develop research and policy recommendations for the ethical adoption of AI tools in governance and civic technology sectors, keeping the safeguarding of individuals at the centre of the work. Candidates will do this by analysing regional regulations (e.g., AU Cyber Security Convention, ECOWAS data laws) and global standards (GDPR, OECD AI Principles) while designing strategies to mitigate bias and advocate for inclusive AI policies.
Selected fellows will receive support from CfA’s TechLab, DataLab, and AI Sandbox, alongside the Digitalise Youth consortium’s policy advisors and global ethical AI networks. Partners include digital rights organisations, think tanks, and democratic governance experts. Fellows will gain strategic resources to refine their frameworks, from technical guidance to policy advocacy platforms.
Code for Africa (CfA) is the continent’s largest network of digital democracy laboratories, with over 90 full-time data scientists, forensic researchers, technologists and digital storytellers working in support of investigative media and watchdog CSO partners in 21 African countries. CfA builds digital solutions that provide actionable information to citizens to encourage informed decisions, while also amplifying voices to strengthen civic engagement for improved public governance and evidence-driven accountability. ... continue reading
Application Deadline | 14 Apr 2025 |
Country to study | Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Togo |
Type | Fellowship |
Sponsor | Code for Africa (CfA) |
Gender | Men and Women |
They seek policy experts and ethicists with:
For more details, visit CfA Fellowship webpage