How sandboxes can support both regulatory and technical innovation in Africa
At the East Africa Data Governance Conference 2025, the Datasphere Initiative hosted a lively and thought-provoking discussion on how sandboxes can foster both regulatory and technical innovation in Africa. Moderated by Diana Sang (Africa Director, Digital Impact Alliance), the panel featured insights from Karen Bett (Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Data), Morine Amutorine (Datasphere Initiative), and Dr. Japheth Odhiambo (Communications Authority of Kenya).
Are Sandboxes a new concept in Africa?