Group Mailing list Archive

05 May 2023

Call for Contributions to IGAD Third Annual Virtual Meeting 2023

The co-chairs of the Research Data Alliance (RDA) Improving Global Agricultural Data Community of Practice are thrilled to host our third annual meeting between June 21 and June 27, 2023. The meeting will be held virtually at various times to allow members and interested attendees from all over the world to participate. This is a call for contributions to that meeting, including a description of session topics and link to a submission form.

24 Apr 2023

PhD Supervisor training/mentorship program in Data Ethics

Dear colleagues
In March 2023, The Ethical Data Initiative and the African Institute of Capacity Development (AICAD), hosted a panel discussion exploring the Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education. Details at 
https://ethicaldatainitiative.org/2023/03/30/the-importance-of-data-ethi...
One of the key questions raised in the panel discussions was on how can we build capacity for Data Ethics in universities and industry?

05 Apr 2023

Fw: GRADUATE SUPERVISORS TRAINING COURSE 2ND - 15TH MAY 2023

Dear colleagues
This Graduate Supervisors (PhD and M.Sc) Training Course might be of interest.
The Ethical Data Initiative is working with universities globally for building knowledge and capacity in data ethics. Our aim is to work with all universities for including Data Ethics as part of the curriculum.

04 Apr 2023

Fw: GRADUATE SUPERVISORS TRAINING COURSE 2ND - 15TH MAY 2023

Dear colleagues
This Graduate Supervisors (PhD and M.Sc) Training Course might be of interest.
The Ethical Data Initiative is working with universities globally for building knowledge and capacity in data ethics. Our aim is to work with all universities for including Data Ethics as part of the curriculum.

31 Mar 2023

The Importance of Data Ethics in Research and Education

Dear colleagues
We are living in a digitally transformed society. Data drives problem solving and better decision making. While the digital revolution has transformed the way we live, solving many issues; it has also given rise to numerous questions and challenges which affect everyone. What governance policies and frameworks are needed to make sure digital technologies and opportunities are available for everyone and there are no monopolies created? How do we make sure there are proper governance mechanisms in place to embed values in all data ecosystems?

31 Mar 2023

Artificial Intelligence: UNESCO calls on all Governments to implement Global Ethical Framework without delay

Dear colleagues
This call from UNESCO might be of interest. Details below
Following calls by over 1000 tech workers this week for a pause in the training of the most powerful AI systems, including Chat GPT, UNESCO calls on countries to fully implement its Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence immediately. This global normative framework, adopted unanimously by the 193 Member States of the Organization, provides all the necessary safeguards.

28 Mar 2023

IGAD liaisons 5th meeting

Dear All,
As agreed last time here are the slots proposed for the next meeting:
https://doodle.com/meeting/participate/id/bqQOnJrb
Hope we can find something, still. Please vote until Thursday EOD any timezone.
As long as I understood anything from the P20 meeting:
* we need more time to discuss topics of high interest.
* It can be RDA Anniversary event – BTW the next months after June are also somehow relevant for agriculture

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