Do you think that our use of data should improve people’s lives and deal with global challenges ?
We do.
Responsibly unlocking the value of data for all
The Datasphere Initiative is a non-profit dedicated to global collaboration on technical and policy solutions for the urgent, multidimensional, and cross-border challenges of data governance.
We do this by connecting and amplifying voices from stakeholders from across sectors, conducting research on concrete data challenges and opportunities, experimenting with policy and technical data-sharing solutions and working with decision makers to enact change in data governance narratives, policies and strategies.
Our Work
Global Sandboxes Forum
A global platform to innovate and accelerate cross-border data solutions that scale.
Africa Sandboxes Forum
A pan-African platform to enable innovative cross-border data governance solutions.
Training and education
Course and training workshops to discuss on novel research and dialogue on data governance.
Policy and outreach
Organization of seminars, roundtables, consultations, and fostering partnerships across the globe.
Sandbox Summer School 2025
As part of the Global Sandbox Forum capacity building program, the Sandbox Summer School offers a unique opportunity for civil servants and policymakers to learn how to design, implement, and manage sandboxes in key emerging sectors. Over the course of the 5 days program, participants will engage with experts, share experiences, and develop practical knowledge that can be applied to their own contexts. It includes a hands-on lab to co-create a sandbox, putting theory into practice.
5 min intro to sandboxes
In an era of rapid technological change, traditional governance tools and regulatory frameworks lag behind. Sandboxes provide a flexible, innovative way to test data-intensive technologies, ensuring responsible value unlocking for both local and global challenges.
Upcoming Events
Tools for a New Frontier in the Age of AI
Africa Sandboxes for AI Co-Creation Lab
Publications
Blog
Join us!
At the core of the Datasphere Initiative is its Network, the community of partner organizations and individuals who understand data governance as the core challenge for the 21st century.
If you are interested in the mission of the Datasphere Initiative and would like to solve real problems through a new approach to data governance there are 3 ways you can join us:
