AI 4 Startups project - Unlocking the Data Ecosystem for African Startups: Stakeholder Mapping and Analysis

Digital Africa seeks to conduct a comprehensive ecosystem mapping and analysis of stakeholders involved in the use, governance, and regulation of data in support of startups across Africa, with a particular focus on the agritech sector. This mission contributes directly to the Data Governance in Africa program's objective to support cross-border data flows, value creation, and regulatory innovation. The mapping will help: - Identify key actors (startups, regulators, data providers, funders, academia, civil society, etc.); - Understand the ecosystem dynamics and gaps (technical, legal, relational, financial); - Support the preparation of relevant use cases and regulatory recommendations; - Inform future project actions and partnerships. The geographical scope of the project includes 8 countries: Ghana, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Botswana, and South Africa. Particular attention is given to cross-border approaches related to data sharing. Ideally, the analysis includes the 8 countries within the scope, though not necessarily with the same level of depth. You may propose specific countries for more detailed focus, and, where relevant, justify excluding certain countries from the analysis. Additional countries may also be included to enrich the study (comparative insights, best practices, failures, etc.) or to support the cross-border perspective.