Who we are
The African Judicial Network on Internet Governance is an Africa-wide judicial knowledge, capacity-building and cooperation network dedicated to strengthening the ability of African judiciaries to respond to the legal and institutional challenges of digital transformation.
The Network is designed to operate through partnerships with African judicial institutions, academic institutions, international organisations, technology communities and other relevant stakeholders.
Our work is anchored in the Rule of Law, Judicial Independence, Human Rights, Digital Inclusion, Technological Literacy, International Cooperation and Sustainable Development.
Our mission
To strengthen the capacity, knowledge, cooperation and leadership of African judiciaries in governing and adjudicating issues arising from the Internet, digitalisation and emerging technologies, while advancing the rule of law, human rights, judicial independence, justice, peace and sustainable development.
Our vision
An Africa in which courts and judges are equipped to administer justice confidently, independently and fairly in an increasingly digital society.
Leadership
Governing Council
Our Governing Council consists of distinguished jurists, academics, technologists, cybersecurity experts, human-rights specialists and international policy practitioners who provide strategic leadership and safeguard the independence and integrity of the Network.
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Regional Coordinators
The Advisory Council brings together judicial leaders and experts from participating jurisdictions who support the Network's regional programmes and priorities.
Secretariat
The Secretariat coordinates the Network's programmes, research, partnerships and administration.
Our approach
AJNIG's contribution is guided by seven principles:
What makes us different
We put the judiciary at the centre of digital governance. While many organisations work on technology, cybersecurity, internet governance, digital rights, artificial intelligence and digital development, AJNIG addresses a critical institutional dimension that revolves around the following questions: