Science, Technology, and Innovation: The 9th Annual Forum.
The infamous saying “Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” is a philosophical heirloom, passed …
Tag: Technology
Can Civic Tech Flip the Script of Youth Participation in Elections in the SADC Region?
Youth support for the democracy project has been waning over the years evidenced by voter apathy. It is therefore incumbent upon governments and other stakeholders to maximise civic tech tools to influence and attract this demography to vote or compete for political office, as part of the measures to strengthen democracy in the SADC region.
A New Dawn of the EU-US Relationship in Digital and Tech Issues
With the appointment of Joe Biden as president of the United States, the lawmakers of both the European Union and the United States have expressed their desire for a new dawn in transatlantic ties. Hence, the new president of the US was seen by MEPs as a chance to reinforce the EU-US relationship to tackle common challenges. Particularly emphasising the need to regulate tech giants.
The Epoch of Cognitive Warfare: Realities and Ramifications
There is a fundamental disconnect between countries that utilize cognitive warfare, such as Russia, which sees themselves perpetually positioned to be in information warfare, while the West views it as only temporary. This affects resource allocation, collaboration, expanding adaptability through feedback and follow through on operations.