Depending on the digital maturity of both the local authority and territory,…
Characteristics of digital maturity
Local authority: local government structure with overall responsibility for the provision of…
Introduction
ASToN cities are aiming to become local authorities capable of designing and…
Conclusions
African local authorities are faced with a huge opportunity to effect change,…
Local authorities should see themselves as strategists
To conduct a digitising project effectively, the local authority must progressively and…
Cross-border regulation of personal data is challenging
Excitement surrounding the digitalisation in Africa is not unfounded, but many questions…
With data collection comes responsibility
In cities, local authorities are often responsible for systems that generate and…
Data and the capacity to engage with it are critical
Primary challenges local authorities may face include urban database building, data mapping,…
Proliferation of data
The proliferation of data in recent decades at exponential rates is well…
Mindset is as important as toolset
Local authorities find themselves in a crucial position with regards to harnessing…
