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Research

Below is out recent public facing research output.

Our research often appears in policy briefs, peer-reviewed journals, reports & multilateral policy fora.

Research impact

Research that informs decisions

Informed decision-making

We support states, organisations, policymakers and decision-makers in making informed choices about technology governance, oversight and compliance.

Policy influence

Our cross-disciplinary research informs AI policy processes, regulatory development and institutional design, at international, regional and national level.

Academic contribution

We contribute to AI scholarship through published research, policy briefs and academic engagement.

Training and capacity building

We translate complex research into accessible insight, supporting practical implementation and informed decision-making.

International engagement

Our research contributes to AI governance discussions across jurisdictions, including multilateral processes and cross-border policy development.

Responsible Technology

Governance Compass

A practical reference point for the legal and governance instruments governing artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data protection and digital rights in South Africa.

A Foundation

It all starts with research

Research is the foundation of our work.

View our research agenda

All our work departs from research and evidence as its foundation. Research analysis is connected directly to capacity building, advisory engagement, governance strategy and thought leadership.

Our research is intended to help policymakers, regulators, organisations, researchers and the public understand their options and make informed, empowered decisions across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital rights.

Context, Context, Context

It all comes down to context

Context shapes the path ahead

Our work is rooted in context; examining each question from within the local & broader environment that gave rise to it.

We believe strategies and policy must always be alive and responsive to the local context and situation.

Get involved

We welcome collaboration opportunities with researchers, policymakers and practitioners working on Ai, governance and policy questions.

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Tech Governance

Resources

Explore legislation, policy and reports on the governance of Ai, cyber resilience, data, and digital rights. Scoped for South Africa and Africa context.