With South Africa being the first African country to assume the G20 presidency in 2025 comes a unique opportunity to rethink global trade and technology dynamics, particularly within the context of Africa’s economic integration and digital transformation. In particular is the establishment of a task force on artificial intelligence (AI), data governance, and innovation for sustainable development under President Cyril Ramaphosa. The presidency provides an influential policy-making arena where South Africa can align its national priorities with global development goals in trade, technology and innovation which can be echoed across the continent but also faces geopolitical tensions arising in both the Global North and Global South.
Speaker
Adheesh Budree is an Associate Professor in Information Systems at the University of Cape Town with a research focus on ICT for Development, the socioeconomics of technology, eCommerce and data analytics. He holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of the Western Cape, an MSc in Financial Economics from the University of London (SOAS), an MA in Creative Writing from UCT, a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Studies from UCT, a Postgraduate Certificate in Environmental Economics from Rhodes University, a Diploma in Business Analysis from Faculty Training Institute, a BSc Hons in Information Systems from UNISA and a BSc in Computer Science and Business Information Systems from the University of Natal.
RSVP
Email Pippa Segall: wcbranch@saiia.org.za
Cost
- Visitors R80; students R20
- Entrance is free for SAIIA members
Refreshments will be served at the event.
We look forward to your attendance and participation.
