Neuravox Policy Lab
A multidisciplinary research and communication hub advancing AI governance, public engagement, digital infrastructure policy and community-led AI methods across Africa and emerging regions.
Research Themes
Four core domains anchoring our strategic research and policy work
AI Governance & Public Policy
Developing comprehensive frameworks for national AI strategies, regulatory approaches, and algorithmic oversight that strengthen public sector readiness across emerging economies.
AI Communication & Public Engagement
Strategic communication frameworks that build public understanding of AI systems, develop compelling narratives, and counter misinformation through evidence-based engagement.
Digital Infrastructure & AI Readiness
Building sustainable language data systems, digital infrastructure assessments, and community-driven data governance models that enable equitable AI deployment.
Community-Led AI Methods & Ethics
Participatory approaches to AI governance that prioritize community consent, cultural grounding, and inclusive design principles for ethical AI development.
Active Projects
Current initiatives Neuravox directly owns and leads across our research domains
VoiceLink Uganda
Mozilla-funded platform advancing multilingual voice technology and language preservation across Uganda.
Community Language Data Cooperative (CLDC)
Community-controlled language data platform ensuring equitable access to linguistic resources.
AI Governance Comparison Project
Comparative analysis of AI governance frameworks across African nations and emerging economies.
Digital Sovereignty & AI Readiness
Assessment framework for national digital infrastructure and AI deployment readiness.
Public Communication Framework
Strategic communication toolkit for responsible AI narrative development and public engagement.
AI Hub Language Ecosystems
Contributing to UNDP/G7 initiatives on scaling language data systems for sustainable development.
Research Pipeline
Current and upcoming initiatives across our research domains
| Initiative | Focus Area | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Community Language Data Cooperative | Digital Infrastructure | Active |
| VoiceLink Uganda | Digital Infrastructure | Active |
| AI Governance Benchmarking (Africa) | Governance | Drafting |
| National AI Readiness Assessment Model | Governance | In Development |
| Public Communication Framework for AI | Communication | In Development |
| Community Consent Toolkit | Ethics | Prototyping |
| Digital Sovereignty Playbook | Governance/Infrastructure | Research Phase |
Policy Lab Leadership
Leading strategic research and engagement across AI governance and communication
Gideon Abako
Founder
Focus: AI governance, communication strategy, digital infrastructure policy, language AI.
Georgina Obwana
Communications Strategist
Focus: Strategic communication, public narratives, institutional outreach, visibility, engagement.
Collaborate with the Policy Lab
Partner with us on research, request policy analysis, or collaborate on AI governance initiatives across Africa and emerging regions.