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Thanks for capturing this @BudgITng! This will be the 4th edition of the bi-annual and pan-African #NMCG! In 2024, we plan to show the pan-African side. Where should we take the conference on the continent? Cheers to a great partnership with BudgIT & @ParadigmHQ! #NMCG2022
Thanks for capturing this @BudgITng! This will be the 4th edition of the bi-annual and pan-African #NMCG! In 2024, we plan to show the pan-African side. Where should we take the conference on the continent? Cheers to a great partnership with BudgIT & @ParadigmHQ! #NMCG2022
The conference also had breakout sessions on New Media and Public Accountability, Data Privacy in Africa, Digital Rights and Inclusion of Persons With Disability, and Digital Technologies and Insecurity in Africa. #NMCG2022
...while the second session on ‘New Media and Elections’ discussed the significance of new media and how the public can leverage it to ensure a free, fair and credible election. #NMCG2022
She also emphasized the need for collaborative actions to develop a sustainable strategy for the protection of citizens' digital rights. #NMCG2022
The conference also examined policies, solutions and strategies for protecting the space with state and non-state actors, CSOs, partners and the public. #NMCG2022
Last Thursday, we hosted the fifth edition of the New Media, Citizens and Governance conference with @EiENigeria and @ParadigmNG. The conference tagged ‘Protecting Digital Rights in Closing Spaces’ shared insights on the digital rights of citizens in Africa. #NMCG2022 Thread!
and public protests: the government invokes the clause of "national security." Meanwhile, it's mostly to shield the government or government actors from accountability. Listen to our director's, @Tope_Ogundipe remarks at the just concluded #NMCG2022 Video Credit:@NewsCentralTV
Across the world, the internet is regulated for the protection of consumer rights, etc., but in Africa, that's not the case. There's a trend in Africa that often occurs around elections, political events, #NMCG2022
A great way to end a great program. #NMCG2022
Nigeria needs more forums and platforms like this - DSS Representative. #NMCG2022
- Lack of know-how - Lack of capacity - A bi-system society which affects how a centralized govt rules such a system. Kolewerk! - Kathleen Ndongmo #NMCG2022
When it comes to open source and digital work, restrictions can be a little problematic but it definitely has its many benefits - DSS Representative #NMCG2022
The law permits the police to stop and search citizen's phones in Cameroon. It is dangerous! -Kathleen Ndongmo #NMCG2022
There is no data privacy law in Cameroon but we have a strong identity system. - Kathleen Ndongmo. #NMCG2022
There is no way DSS will pick anybody's data and leak it. We also will not intentionally look for anyone's data without it being necessary - DSS Representative #NMCG2022
In order for govt to protect their cyber territory, biometrics data needs to be implemented.- Kathleen Ndongmo #NMCG2022
The issue of transborder crimes is not a new thing I know we are working towards collaborating to fix these security issues - DSS Representative. #NMCG2022
We have not had any terrorist attack so far in Ghana despite the fact that we are surrounded by countries experiencing this. Which is quite concerning - Mawusi Dumenu (senior programs officer CDD Ghana). #NMCG2022