Futurecasting: Unlocking the Power of Data in the Public Sector [FULL WEBINAR] Jan 2024

Video title: Futurecasting: Unlocking the Power of Data in the Public Sector [FULL WEBINAR] Jan 2024
Tackling South Africa’s development challenges will require evidence-based policies and data-lead decision-making that upholds ethical standards and fosters citizen engagement.
In January 2024, the Futurecasting webinar series invited experts from national and local government, academia, and the not-for-profit sector to explore how the public sector can harness innovative digital technologies while ensuring effective data governance.
Read the full webinar summary, including presentations and speaker videos: wcedp.co.za/re...
Facilitator: Professor Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem, Professor and Head of the Department of Philosophy, University of Pretoria
Panelists:
• Alfred Mmoto, Chief Director for South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, South Africa
• Dr Sandile Mbatha, Dr Sandile Mbatha, South Africa’s National Chief Data Officer, COGTA
• Loise Mboo, Chief of Staff and Director of Team Wellness, Open Institute Africa (Kenya)
• Delyno du Toit, Manager: Data Science, Future Planning & Resilience, City of Cape Town (South Africa)
About Futurecasting
The Futurecasting webinar series, hosted by the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) aims to cultivate a dynamic platform for futures thinking and inclusive dialogue to empower communities, governments, and businesses to collaboratively navigate an uncertain future.
Learn more about Futurecasting: wcedp.co.za/ed...