Cyber Accountability in Africa: Perspectives from Experts

This survey will gather insights on who should be accountable, for what, to whom, when, and whether new mechanisms are needed in Africa

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* 1. In your opinion, who should be primarily accountable for cybersecurity governance in Africa?

National governments

Regional bodies (e.g., African Union, ECOWAS, SADC)

Private sector companies

Civil society organizations

International organizations (e.g., UN, ITU)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What should these entities be held accountable for?

Protecting critical infrastructure

Securing national data and citizen privacy

Responding to cyber incidents and threats

Upholding cyber norms and international agreements

Ensuring transparency in cybersecurity policies

Investing in cyber capacity-building and education

Promoting digital rights and access to information

Other (please specify)

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* 3. To whom should these entities be accountable?

National governments

Citizens and civil society organizations

Regional governance bodies (e.g., African Union, APRM)

International bodies (e.g., UN, ITU)

Industry regulators

Other (please specify)

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* 4. When should accountability be enforced?

After a major cyber incident or breach

Through regular compliance checks

During annual governance reviews

As part of multi-year cybersecurity strategies

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Does Africa currently have sufficient accountability mechanisms for cybersecurity governance?

Yes, existing mechanisms are adequate

Some mechanisms exist but need strengthening

No, there are significant gaps in accountability

Unsure

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* 6. Should new accountability mechanisms be created for cybersecurity in Africa?

Yes, a dedicated mechanism is necessary

No, existing governance frameworks can be adapted

Uncertain / need more information

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* 7. Would an African peer review mechanism (e.g., APRM) be an effective tool for cybersecurity accountability?

Yes, peer reviews can improve transparency and governance

No, cybersecurity accountability requires binding regulations

Unsure / need more evidence

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* 8. Which approach would best improve cyber accountability in Africa?

Strengthening national regulatory enforcement

Enhancing regional cooperation through bodies like the AU/APRM

Establishing independent oversight institutions

Implementing a public-private accountability framework

Developing cybersecurity transparency indexes and reports

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* 9. Would you support the creation of a regular cyber accountability report for African states?

Yes, this would enhance transparency

No, it would not be effective

Uncertain

Cyber Accountability in Africa: Perspectives from Experts

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* 1. In your opinion, who should be primarily accountable for cybersecurity governance in Africa?

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* 2. What should these entities be held accountable for?

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* 3. To whom should these entities be accountable?

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* 4. When should accountability be enforced?

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* 5. Does Africa currently have sufficient accountability mechanisms for cybersecurity governance?

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* 6. Should new accountability mechanisms be created for cybersecurity in Africa?

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* 7. Would an African peer review mechanism (e.g., APRM) be an effective tool for cybersecurity accountability?

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* 8. Which approach would best improve cyber accountability in Africa?

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* 9. Would you support the creation of a regular cyber accountability report for African states?

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* 10. What are the biggest challenges to enforcing cyber accountability in Africa? (Open text field)