Chambers

Chamber of Policy Studies and Development

Evidence-led policy for an inclusive digital Africa.

Overview

The Chamber of Policy Studies and Development is dedicated to crafting, implementing, and upgrading digital inclusion policies and standards across Africa. It fosters collaboration, awareness, and impactful strategies to ensure inclusive digital growth. The chamber operates through six divisions focused on policy research, instrumentation, training, legislative affairs, and compliance.

Focus Areas
  • Digital inclusion policy development and research
  • Policy implementation and strategic alignment
  • Capacity building through training and workshops
  • Legislative advocacy and legal frameworks
  • Compliance and technology standards
  • Regional policy harmonisation across Africa
In depth

Vision & Mission

The chamber's vision is to establish a society with policies, regulations, and standards that respond to economic, social, and political needs, fostering security, productivity, and cooperation across Africa.

Its mission is to develop a resilient, supportive, and professionally managed digital policy ecosystem that empowers stakeholders and fosters regional cooperation in the digital sphere.

Operational Approach

The chamber consolidates diverse policy frameworks across Africa to promote digital inclusion and drives policy implementation through advocacy, awareness, and strategic alignment. It builds capacity via training, workshops, and seminars, whilst conducting research on digital inclusion topics aligned with policies and regulations.

The chamber promotes compliance and legal strategies during technological transitions, engages stakeholders across sectors and regions, and encourages collaboration among African nations for a unified digital future.

Chamber Divisions

The Division of Policy Research & Innovation develops innovative policies and conducts research to advance digital inclusion initiatives across Africa. The Division of Policy Instrumentation converts policies into actionable strategies and ensures their effective deployment across sectors.

The Division of Training & Development focuses on capacity building through workshops, seminars, and training programmes. The Division of Digital Inclusion Legislative Affairs handles legislative advocacy, policy framing, and legal frameworks to support digital inclusion initiatives. The Division of Compliance & Legal Technologies ensures adherence to policies, standards, and legal frameworks, promoting responsible deployment of digital technologies.