After a few weeks of going through some aspects of datafication and its general impact on issues such as privacy, social justice, commercialisation and just general impact on society, it has to be admitted that this is an important subject that requires constant vigilance from the populace. As it has…
In recent years, there has been more discussion and critical analysis surrounding the intersections of afropessimism, datafication, and continual coloniality in development. These complex and interconnected issues shed light on the persistent challenges faced by African nations and communities in the era of data-driven economies and global development. Afropessimism and…
Introduction In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and data-driven solutions, the world faces complex questions about the implications of unchecked technological adoption. This blog post seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape of data activism and data justice, drawing insights from multiple academic sources, Furthermore,…
Introduction In an ever-evolving world, technology becomes the core of our daily routine (Stoltman & Fors, 2004). Our lives are lived both physically and virtually. A certain part of ourselves lives in our technology, a side to us that seldom shows in the physical world. From the break of dawn…
1. Introduction In 2019 at the CyFyAfrica conference members seriously discuss and promote African digitalization in all aspects of life. The participants underlined the importance of being a part of global digital discourse and what a true all-inclusive industry 4.0 will possibly look like. The year before 2019 the…
Introduction Privacy is a core element of democracies and a key issue in Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D), as it relates closely to concepts of social development and governance (Heeks 2017). Due to extensive digitalization and datafication, privacy rights are often hampered in regions with more extensive privacy…
Welcome to this post on Afro-Pessimism where we will dive deep into the complex world of Afro-Pessimism, an intellectual movement that has sparked intense debates within academia and activism sectors. The key concepts, strengths and weaknesses of Afro-Pessimism will be highlighted. A few areas where Afro-Pessimism has had an impact…
Have you ever wondered? Have you ever felt like someone is watching you? Someone is reading everything you type? Someone is listening to all the calls you make? Is anyone there? Someone can see through your webcam, and hear your words through the various devices that litter your house? What…
Datafication of Africa will go according to plan! In continuation of my previous post i will continue to unravel connections between China and the Global South datafication process. Year 2023 African Union (AU) celebrated the 60 years anniversary of their existence. Between 1-3 October AU, previously known as the Organization…
Standing Strong for Reproductive Rights in a Digital World Two weeks ago, September 28th marked a significant date in the global calendar – International Safe Abortion Day, also known as #Sept28. It’s a day dedicated to raising awareness about safe and accessible abortion services. In our increasingly digital world, the…