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<span style="font-size:11pt">We are living in a digitally transformed society. Data drives problem solving and better decision making. While the digital revolution has transformed the way we live, solving many issues; it has also given rise to numerous questions
and challenges which affect everyone. What governance policies and frameworks are needed to make sure digital technologies and opportunities are available for everyone and there are no monopolies created? How do we make sure there are proper governance mechanisms
in place to embed values in all data ecosystems?</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">The Ethical Data Initiative provides a neutral space to bring together diverse actors and stakeholders, shaping the future of data governance. In doing so, we aim to increase equality and inclusivity in the data space; building
data confidence and empowering the digital citizens of tomorrow.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt"><b>The Ethical Data Initiative is working with a consortium of over 20 universities in South East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda) to establish Ethical Data Research Centres in Universities in Africa to build capacity in Data Science
and Data Ethics. More details at </b></span><b><a href="https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2022/11/28/call-for-hosting-ethical-data-research-centres/" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0"><span style="color:rgb(220,161,13); font-size:11pt">https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2022/11/28/call-for-hosting-ethical-data-research-centres/</span></a></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Key aims :</span></p>
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<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Provide a neutral space to enable multilateral conversations in data ethics.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Provide Ethical Digital Leadership, priority setting, collaboration, development, and guidance to both public and private sectors.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Co-develop with interested organisations policy frameworks for Data Ethics in consultation with all stakeholders.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Co-develop with interested universities and scientific organisations a series of Executive Education Programmes, aimed at senior government officials and industry leaders.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Provide advice in Data Ethics and Data governance to governments, industry and the research community.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Co-develop with interested organisations Digital Citizenship Training for the education sector.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Co-develop with interested organisations policy, programmes and campaigns to raise public awareness around the importance of data ethics.</span></li><li class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" style="margin:0px; font-style:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:normal; font-stretch:normal; font-size:11pt; line-height:normal; font-family:"Helvetica Neue"">
<span style="font:9.0px Menlo"></span><span style="font-size:11pt">Growing a partnership community to amplify key messages and output.</span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:11pt">On behalf of the </span><a href="https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="link"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:rgb(220,161,13); font-size:11pt">Ethical
Data Initiative</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt"> and the </span><a href="https://www.aicad.or.ke/" data-auth="NotApplicable" class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0" data-loopstyle="link"><span style="text-decoration:underline; color:rgb(220,161,13); font-size:11pt">African
Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD)</span></a></b><span style="font-size:11pt"><b>, we would like to invite you to a Webinar exploring “The Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education”</b>. This online event, jointly organised by AICAD and the
Ethical Data Initiative, will take place on<b> </b></span><span style="font-weight:normal; font-size:11pt"><b class="x_x_x_x_x_ContentPasted0">Monday 6 March from 12h00-13h30 UTC</b></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">If you are interested in building knowledge and capacity in data ethics or discussing potential areas for collaboration, please contact us.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11pt">Suchith</span></p>
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