Deshni Govender
CONTRIBUTOR
Towards the Development
of a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
WORKING GROUP
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Deshni Govender

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Issue date: October 3, 2025

ID: 2f859bf4-ebbd-47f7-8058-f80bb1101849

Issued by

National Advisory Council on Innovation (NACI)

Type

Achievement

Level

Professional

Format

Hybrid

Duration

1 years

Description

This badge recognises individuals who have made significant, expert contributions as members of the Working Group for the development of recommendations towards a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy for South Africa. Earners of this badge played a crucial role in shaping a bold action plan to leverage AI for national competitiveness, aligned with South Africa’s National Development Plan and Decadal Plan on Science, Technology, and Innovation.

Skills

Collaboration

Policy Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Technology Strategies

Earning Criteria

Participation

Served as an active member of the Working Group during the 12-month initiative (April 2024 to March 2025).

Assignment

Contributed to key outputs, including the drafting and editing of the initial framework and final recommendation report.

Participation

Demonstrated consistent participation in designated workshops and consultative meetings aligned with their expertise.

Other

Provided constructive input on deliverables throughout the initiative, offering professional insights and feedback.

Participation

Collaborated effectively, integrating diverse perspectives into the final documents.

Assignment

Contributed to at least one strategic theme, such as Collaboration & Partnerships, Data & Infrastructure, Future Skills & Work, Research & Innovation, Strategic Sectors, or Trust & Regulation.