Application Form: Co-creation Process on Data Governance

We’re looking for data governance policymakers across Africa who are passionate about advancing gender-responsive and feminist approaches to data governance to join a unique co-creation process.

You’ll play a key role in shaping the Policymakers’ Edition of Gender Data Futures: A Handbook on Transformative Data Governance - a reimagined version of the Handbook originally developed by Pollicy, crafted specifically for your community. Through a collaborative “translation” process, we’ll turn the original handbook into a more concise, accessible, and action-oriented resource, one that makes the gender transformative approach a practical and powerful tool for policymaking in the data governance space.


Who Should Apply?

This process is specifically for policymakers and government actors working on data governance. You are a good fit if you:

  • Work in government, a public agency, or an institution involved in shaping data policy

  • Contribute to or influence decisions around data governance, digital policy, or regulation

  • And are interested in strengthening gender-responsive and intersectional approaches to data governance

Why participate?

  • Co-create a resource that will influence how governments think about and implement data governance from a gender perspective;

  • Be recognised as a contributor and/or co-author in the published version;

  • Collaborate with a group of like-minded policymakers advancing inclusive and ethical data ecosystems.

Time commitment 

All activities will take place online and include:

  • 2 hours of Handbook reading, review, and feedback — completed at your own pace by 5 January 2026

  • 4 hours of virtual co-creation sessions — held between 5–16 January 2026

  • 5 hours for the optional Co-Authoring Working Group — a hands-on opportunity to shape and draft the Policymakers’ Edition between 16 January and 10 February 2026

As this is a collaborative and time-sensitive process, we kindly ask that only those with the necessary availability apply. Please apply by 10 December 2025. As spaces are limited, participation will be confirmed based on a selection process. Participation in this initiative is entirely voluntary and does not include financial compensation.

Join us in co-creating knowledge that moves us closer to a fairer, more inclusive data future.



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Is this a government/policymaking role? *
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Email Address *
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Please provide a brief description of your interest in participating in this initiative (Maximum 250 words). *
On a scale of 1 to 5, how critical do you believe gender considerations are in current data governance policy discussions? *
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Please indicate the time zone in which you are primarily located to help us schedule the workshops. *
The co-creation process requires the following time availability (online only):

- 2 hours of Handbook reading, review, and feedback (to be completed at your own pace by 5 January 2026)
- 4 hours of virtual co-creation sessions (to be held between 5–16 January 2026)
- 5 hours for the optional Co-Authoring Working Group (a hands-on opportunity to shape and draft the Policymakers’ Edition between 16 January and 10 February 2026)

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