The aim of the Unit is to consolidate and enhance our university’s work on digital policy, society & technology, and the digitalisation of politics globally, with an emphasis on trends in Africa. We run the accredited journal Digital Policy Studies, and a coding bootcamp for political science students.
VISION
An agile Unit representing the best of the Department’s technology-focused contributions by producing empirically informed analysis and fostering collaborative work among promising students and postdocs in the Department of Politics and International Relations.
MISSION
To study the various Africa-facing aspects of digital policy around the globe through the tools and methods of political science in order to generate theoretical insights and policy interventions where appropriate.
TEAM MEMBERS
Prof Bhaso Ndzendze – Head of Unit
bndzendze@uj.ac.za
4DPRU@uj.ac.za
Charles Matseke – Research Coordinator
charlesm@uj.ac.za
Nomzamo Gondwe – Research Associate (Financial Technology)
Dr Neo Letswalo – Research Associate (Just Energy Transition, Digital Policy)
Dr Zimkhitha Manyana – Research Associate (Governance)
David Phiri – PhD candidate and Research Associate (Knowledge Systems)
Dr Johannes Sekgololo – Research Associate (Cybersecurity)
Dr Dare Idowu – Research Associate (AI, Security, Regional Powers)
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