Policy advisory and advocacy
Bridging Innovation and Governance for Africa’s Future
Bridging Law, Innovation, and Governance in Africa
Certa Foundation’s Center for Law and Innovation, Policy Advisory, and Advocacy connects legal innovation with responsive governance in the digital age. We provide expert legal analysis, policy recommendations, and strategic advocacy to shape Africa’s regulatory frameworks in emerging technologies, data protection, digital identity, consumer protection, competition, and cybersecurity. Through research-driven dialogue, stakeholder engagement, and legislative reviews, we help policymakers and regulators craft inclusive tech policies that drive innovation while safeguarding rights and democratic values.
“We believe that technology must serve people, not the other way around. Our mission is to ensure that Africa’s digital future is governed by policies rooted in data, justice, and inclusion.”
Building Smarter, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Tech Policies
This program actively shapes the technology policy landscape by engaging with policymakers, regulators, and the broader ecosystem by:
Convening Policy Discussions
Hosting dialogues, meetings, roundtables, and workshops to foster informed debate and consensus-building on critical technology policy issues.
Shaping Legislation and Regulation
Providing expert recommendations and submissions to policymakers and regulators during drafting and public consultation.
Engaging with Decision-Makers
Ensuring technology policy considerations are integrated into decision-making processes.
Cultivating Future Leaders
Training the next generation of policymakers and
regulators through initiatives like the Technology Policy Hackathon.
Timely Intervention in Emerging Issues
Proactively addressing emerging technology policy challenges through research, analysis, and advocacy.
Policy Briefs
We develop policy briefs that provide insights and recommendations on critical technology policy issues.
External Policy Reviews
We contribute to international reports and analyze national policies to identify best practices and areas for improvement in technology regulation.
Policy Comparative Analyses
We conduct comparative analyses to examine trends and gaps in technology policy across different regions and countries.