

The LINK Centre's research work in this thematic area explores a range of economic, social, institutional and policy-regulatory dimensions impacting on digital innovation and transformation in African settings. Continental, regional and national contexts are explored, with attention to the actions of governmental, regulatory, educational, private-sector and civil society actors. The Centre's research findings inform its published outputs, its advisory services, and its delivery of postgraduate (PhD and Master's) and short course learning programmes.
Links to other Research Themes:
Governance, Policy and Regulation for the Digital Era
Cybersecurity Thinking and Analytical Frameworks
Open Approaches to Knowledge Governance
Publications: Digital Innovation and Transformation

Computer Science, IS, and Cybersecurity: Research Methods
Published by Springer Nature, this 2023 research methods volume by Uche Mbanaso, Lucienne Abrahams and Kennedy Okafor provides guidance to researchers in the fields of computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, and other engineering and technology disciplines.
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Working Paper: Digital Customs Transformation

The International Experience in Open Digital Governance

Innovation Entanglement at Three South African Tech Hubs

Assessing the Digital Economy: Aims, Frameworks, Pilots, Results, and Lessons

Digital Transformation in South Africa’s Short-Term Insurance Sector

Structuring SA’s Digital Government: The Road Not Traveled?

The Maker Movement in Gauteng Province, South Africa

Mastering Digital Transformation: Towards a Smarter Society, Economy, City and Nation
A groundbreaking book by LINK's Nagy K. Hanna, published by Emerald.
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Learning Programmes: Digital Innovation and Transformation

Disruptive Technologies and Governance in the Digital Era

Governance of Generative AI and other Emerging Technologies in the Creative Sectors

PhD in Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies

Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Digital Knowledge Economy Studies
