1) Day Zero: Data Governance Simulation Proposal This closed interactive workshop on Day Zero puts Africa Data Leadership Initiative (ADLI) participants in the driver's seat of data governance decision-making through an immersive role-playing simulation, following a six week virtual learning journey which started in April 2025. Participants are from Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Somalia. During this in-person simulation, participants will role play as key stakeholders in a dynamic data ecosystem where they must navigate the complex tensions between innovation potential and protection requirements.
The simulation unfolds across three evolving scenarios from initial data sharing proposals through unexpected crises to long-term governance frameworks. Participants make consequential decisions with immediate feedback on how their choices impact innovation opportunities, protection effectiveness, public trust, and cross-sector collaboration. Unlike theoretical discussions, this hands-on experience reveals how different stakeholders approach the same data challenges through different lenses. Participants negotiate competing interests, forge strategic alliances, and develop practical governance solutions while experiencing firsthand the difficult trade-offs inherent in responsible data use. Followed by an expert discussion connecting simulation insights to real-world practices, participants leave with concrete strategies for balancing competing data priorities, crisis management techniques, and governance frameworks they can immediately apply in their organizations.
Learning objectives: 1.Experience firsthand the competing interests in data governance. 2.Practice balancing innovation potential with necessary protections 3.Develop practical approaches to multi-stakeholder data collaboration 4.Understand how governance decisions impact various stakeholders differently
