This year, the Global South Alliance launched and disbursed funds to the first cohort of the Datafication and Democracy Fund (DDF). This initiative aims to support organizations in the Global South that are working to address pressing issues at the intersection of datafication and democracy.
Formed in 2022 through collaborative efforts between Paradigm Initiative, Aapti Institute, and Data Privacy Brasil, the Global South Alliance seeks to unify NGOs dedicated to promoting mutual learning and advancing digital rights from a Global South perspective. In addition to the founding organizations, ten others from Asia, Africa, and Latin America, including Asociación por los Derechos Civiles, Bolo Bhi, Center for Communication Governance, CIPESA, Derechos Digitales, Digital Rights Foundation, Internet Bolívia, KICTANET, Pollicy, and Research ICT Africa, are members of the Alliance.
Every quarter, the Alliance convenes open meetings that welcome all stakeholders to engage in meaningful discussions. The next session is scheduled for 22nd October 2024. In this 1.5-hour meeting, grantees of the 2024 Datafication and Democracy Fund—representing five organizations from Africa, Latin America, and Asia—will share their research findings on several critical issues:
In addition, we will discuss what to expect from the second phase of the Datafication and Democracy Fund in 2025.
Event Details:
Attached is a flyer and agenda for your perusal. We look forward to your participation in this discussion. Feel free to share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested.
