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Jane Munga
Fellow, Africa Program

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Jane Munga is a fellow in the Africa Program focusing on technology policy.  Her career has focused on policymaking with an emphasis on the potential of digital technologies for digital development.

Prior to joining Carnegie, Jane worked for the Government of Kenya as an advisor and economic expert. In this capacity, she focused on digital economy policies and strategies for digital transformation with particular attention to innovation, the gig economy, and digital inclusion. 

Jane holds a doctor of philosophy in political science and government and master’s degrees in economics and management from the University of Alabama and bachelor’s degrees in international studies and business administration from Stillman College.

Jane currently sits on the advisory board for Swahilipot Hub Foundation.


affiliations
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PhD, University of Alabama, MA, University of Alabama, BA, Stillman College
languages
English, Swahili
featured work
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These Undersea Cables are the Key to Africa's Future

A network of undersea cables connects the entire world and holds the internet together. In the last few decades, these submarine cables have also allowed millions of Africans to go online. Today, major tech companies and governments like Google, Meta, and China have made great efforts to connect Africa to the online world.

In The Media
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From the Margins to the Center: Africa's Role in Shaping AI Governance

The coming years offer Africa an immense opportunity to evolve from an AI consumer to an AI developer, but there is much to be done to realize this opportunity and ensure African participation in global agenda setting on AI.

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Governing the Digital Economy: Introducing the Africa Technology Policy Tracker
December 4, 2024
9:30 AM — 11:00 AM EST

The Carnegie Africa Program, in partnership with the African Telecommunications Union will unveil the Africa Technology Tracker through demonstration of its capabilities, followed by a panel discussion on its impact.

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In The Media
in the media
From the Margins to the Center: Africa's Role in Shaping AI Governance

The coming years offer Africa an immense opportunity to evolve from an AI consumer to an AI developer, but there is much to be done to realize this opportunity and ensure African participation in global agenda setting on AI.

· November 8, 2024
World Bank Blogs
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Kenya Is at an Inflection Point. It Needs a New Path to Progress.

After the Gen Z demonstrations upended the country’s political landscape, Ruto must do more if he wants to restore trust and root out corruption.

· August 22, 2024
Why Europe Needs Africa
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Why Europe Needs Africa

Cooperation between Africa and Europe should build on both continents’ strengths to identify converging interests, compatible visions, and potential synergies.

· July 9, 2024
In The Media
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After Kenyan Government Drops Controversial Bill, Why Are People Still on the Streets?

The mostly young protesters in Kenya continue to agitate against President Ruto, despite his decision to withdraw an unpopular finance bill that triggered protests and deadly violence last week.

· July 2, 2024
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Carnegie Africa Forum
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2024 Carnegie Africa Forum
June 27, 2024

Join us for the inaugural Carnegie Africa Forum, a special one-day event that will bring together global thought leaders for discussions on the continent’s role in international cooperation.

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  • Zainab Usman
  • Mariano-Florentino (Tino) Cuéllar
  • Redi Tlhabi
  • Yinka Adegoke
  • Ambassador Elsie Kanza
  • Ambassador Sékou Berthe
  • Ambassador Alima Mahama
  • Ambassador Youssef Amrani
  • Ambassador Hilda Suka-Mafudze
  • Howard French
  • Raul Alfaro Pelico
  • Katie Auth
  • Professor Yemi Osinbajo
  • Nanjala Nyabola
  • Vincent Makori
  • Bright Simons
  • Hannah Ryder
  • Yacouba Sissoko
  • Jennifer Strong
  • Jane Munga
  • Nicholas Bramble
  • Alex Tsado
  • Julian Pecquet
  • Ambassador Jendayi Frazer
  • Tibor Nagy
  • Ambassador Johnnie Carson
  • Ambassador Herman Cohen
  • Jonathan Oppenheimer
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A New Chapter in U.S.-Kenya Relations Links Silicon Valley and Silicon Savannah

Ruto’s state visit to Washington resulted in a historic foreign policy moment with technology cooperation at its core. Now, the Kenyan president has the enormous responsibility to capitalize on these opportunities.

· June 13, 2024
In The Media
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Africa Has Its Own Approach to AI

Policymakers and legislators around the world are debating how to regulate artificial intelligence. Although the U.S., the European Union and China dominate coverage of this effort, a less-publicized but vital discourse about AI is taking place throughout Africa.

· April 16, 2024
World Politics Review
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Tracking Progress of the U.S. Digital Transformation With Africa Initiative

What the United States and Africa have accomplished in their first year of digital collaboration.

· March 11, 2024
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Rewiring the U.S.-Africa Tech Landscape: An Annual Review of the Digital Transformation with Africa Initiative
December 12, 2023

With financial commitments of over $350 million in investment and $450 million more in financing facilitation, the U.S. Digital Transformation with Africa aims to close the digital gap in Africa through investment across three core areas: the digital economy and infrastructure, human capital development, and the digital enabling environment.

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  • Zainab Usman
  • Ashley Bubna
  • Christopher Burns
  • Dana L. Banks
  • Fred Stewart
  • Judd Devermont
  • Michael Jordan
  • Sydney Kamlager-Dove
  • Lisa Coppé