SU Policy Innovation Lab

AI is transforming how governments think, decide & deliver. Are policymakers ready to lead that change? Join our 4-part webinar series “AI in Government” to learn how to use AI responsibly in policymaking. 🗓 24–27 Nov 2025 | 💻 MS Teams | 🎓 Free More info🧵🧵:

We’re excited that Prof. Willem Fourie will speak at IMPACT AI: DataFest Cape Town AI Focus Day this November! 🤖🎙️ He’ll share insights on “From Models to Markets: Driving Business Outcomes with AI.” 📍 4 Nov 2025 | Old Biscuit Mill, Cape Town 🔗 datafest.co.za/speakers/

2/ Over 3 years, #SDGi has advanced evidence-based policymaking in SA—supporting Cabinet, informing reforms, and embedding socio-economic impact assessment across government. As Phase 2 begins, we’re excited to explore how AI can further strengthen policymaking in SA and beyond!

🧵1/ This weekend, our team joined the @PresidencyZA and partners at the SDGi Transition Event at the Union Buildings in Pretoria 🇿🇦.

Hosted at @SUDataSchool, the session brought policymakers, researchers & AI experts together to explore how AI can: 🧠Strengthen evidence-based decisions 📊Analyse complex data 📈Identify policy trends & opportunities All while keeping humans firmly in the loop👥.

Can #AI help governments make better, faster, more inclusive policy decisions? 🇿🇦 That’s the question @SUPolicyLab explored with Google & The Presidency of South Africa at the AI for Policy: Co-designing Transformative Solutions workshop. Read more🔗: policyinnovationlab.sun.ac.z…

5/ As we celebrate their contributions, we’re reminded that the Goalkeepers are more than project leaders — they’re catalysts of change, building a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. #GoalkeepersSA #PolicyInnovationLab #SDGAction #YouthLeadership #InnovationForImpact

4/ Highlights include: ▶️ Projects linking academic research to entrepreneurship (SDG 8 & 17) ▶️ New nutrition startups tackling chronic disease (SDG 2 & 3) ▶️ Creative platforms empowering African youth to innovate (SDG 4 & 8) Real solutions. Real impact. 🌍 #SDGs #AIforGood

3/ From aquaponics to maternal health, from STEM education to precision nutrition — these changemakers showcased data-driven, human-centred innovations addressing South Africa’s most pressing challenges. 🌱💻 #GoalkeepersSA #InnovationForImpact #GlobalGoals

2/ The three-day bootcamp at Stellenbosch University brought together 20 South African Goalkeepers — the world’s first nationally coordinated Goalkeepers community. 🇿🇦 Led by Prof. Willem Fourie and the @SUPolicyLab team, with @SUDataSchool & the SDG/2063 Impact Hub.