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ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa

Research chair on anticipatory governance and African digital/technology futures.

VerifiedJohannesburg, South AfricaUniversity futures centres

At a glance

Type
University futures centres
Parent organisation
Tayarisha, Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand
Based in
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded
2023
Futures focus
Dedicated futures unit or programme
Regions covered
Africa
Languages
EN
Latest dated output seen
2023-10-11

What it works on

Governance and policyTechnology

Services

ResearchEducationEvents

Recent outputs

Official website: wits.ac.za/tayarisha/news-and-opinions/articles/icesco-chair-for-innovation-and-futures-in-africa-launched-at-wits.html

Questions about ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa

What is ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa?

Research chair on anticipatory governance and African digital/technology futures.

Where is ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa based?

ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What does ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa focus on?

Its futures work covers governance and policy, technology. Typical outputs include policy_research.

Which organisations do similar work to ICESCO Chair for Innovation and Futures in Africa?

Organisations doing similar work include Future Africa Institute, Institute for Futures Research (IFR), Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), Addis Ababa University. The 311 Institute advises boards and leadership teams worldwide on emerging technologies, megatrends and the future of their industries.

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