Ghana brought together senior leaders from government, international institutions, civil society, academia, and the private sector this week to show the country’s commitment to shaping the future of data-driven governance across Africa and beyond. Held in Accra, the event highlighted Ghana’s leadership in data and statistics transformation, and set the stage for deeper South-South collaboration ahead of the 2026 Global Data Festival.

Countries across Southern Africa are working to increase the use of mobile phone data (MPD) to produce more accurate and timely official statistics. 

Key players from all 16 Member States in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) gathered for an inspiring four-day workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 19-22 May, 2025, focused on advancing the use of mobile data for statistical purposes and policy.

The LSE Festival: Visions for the Future, from June 16-21, 2025, explored the threats and opportunities of the near and distant future, and what a better world could look like.