The Post-doctoral Program is on Trade Regulation. Currently, there are three candidates conducting their researches: (1) Digital trade; (2) international investments; and (3) regulatory barriers to trade. In the link (on the left - row D34), their project are available for downloading. The Program started on June 2017.
World Standards Celebrations took place in Nairobi on 16th October 2018. The celebrations started with Presentations on Emerging technologies in digital world in relation to the BIG FOUR and Application of Smart technologies in Manufacturing in Kenya. This was followed by a Panel Discussion on Standards in Industrial Revolution - Experiences. The Celebrations were attended by various high powered dignitaries.
The economies of southern Africa all face significant development challenges, not helped by the fact that many of these countries are ill-prepared for the demands of the rapidly advancing digital era. Given its heterogeneous membership and therefore sensitivity towards the awkward dynamic between traditional and new technologies, the G20 is well placed to assist southern Africa in leveraging the power of the digital economy and making the transition into the future.