EAC Takes Big Step to Share Data Across Borders.
Eight East African nations want to share data more effectively. The East African Community met recently to make this happen at a workshop.
The group aims to help data move safely between countries, which is important for growing businesses and trade.
"We want the EAC to lead in digital change," said Annette Ssemuwemba, the EAC Deputy Secretary General. She believes working together will strengthen the region.
The meeting brought leaders together to agree on rules for sharing data. They want one set of rules that all countries can follow.
World Bank expert Cecilia Paradi-Guilord spoke at the meeting. She said sharing data builds trust and helps the digital economy grow.
The group found wide differences between countries. South Sudan needs data laws, but only Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, and Tanzania have offices to protect data.
These differences show the need for shared rules. The group wants rules that match world standards but work for East Africa.
Business leaders at the meeting shared their views. They said different rules in each country make it hard to work and grow, and clear, shared rules would help them thrive.
The EAC plans to form a team of experts. These experts will come from each country. They will write rules for sharing data and create new laws to protect privacy.
This work marks a new beginning for East Africa. It shows that the region wants to grow stronger through digital trade and shared data.
Eight East African nations want to share data more effectively. The East African Community met recently to make this happen at a workshop.
The group aims to help data move safely between countries, which is important for growing businesses and trade.
"We want the EAC to lead in digital change," said Annette Ssemuwemba, the EAC Deputy Secretary General. She believes working together will strengthen the region.
The meeting brought leaders together to agree on rules for sharing data. They want one set of rules that all countries can follow.
World Bank expert Cecilia Paradi-Guilord spoke at the meeting. She said sharing data builds trust and helps the digital economy grow.
The group found wide differences between countries. South Sudan needs data laws, but only Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Uganda, and Tanzania have offices to protect data.
These differences show the need for shared rules. The group wants rules that match world standards but work for East Africa.
Business leaders at the meeting shared their views. They said different rules in each country make it hard to work and grow, and clear, shared rules would help them thrive.
The EAC plans to form a team of experts. These experts will come from each country. They will write rules for sharing data and create new laws to protect privacy.
This work marks a new beginning for East Africa. It shows that the region wants to grow stronger through digital trade and shared data.
