Digital Governance: Frameworks and Principles
Dates
May 19-23, 2025
Length of Course
5 days
Delivery Method
Online
Cost
$625 CAD
Executive certificate: $2,750
This course is offered as part of Pathway 2 of the Executive Certificate in Governance and Innovation in the Age of Intangibles,
a 5-week program with micro-credentials on Digital Transformation or Digital Public Policy.
The course is also available to be taken separately by interested participants.
About
Overview: This module examines frameworks and principles that lay the foundation for an effective governance of technology. The aim is to build a digital public infrastructure that supports transformation of the public and private sector as they adapt to the rapid advancements in digital technologies.
Takeaways: Participants will understand the key principles and frameworks that guide digital governance. They will also gain insights into designing, maintaining, and scaling digital governance infrastructure that maintains a meaningful relations between innovation, regulations compliance and societal values.
Topics of Discussion:
- Core principles of digital governance: transparency, accountability, and inclusivity
- Designing technology governance frameworks: navigating legal and ethical framework and human rights in the age of transformative technology
- Public-private partnerships in building governance frameworks: stakeholders, capitals, and capacity building
- Strengthening democratic digital governance infrastructure: a right-based and rule-based approach
Instructor
Maral Niazi is a former Digital Policy Hub doctoral fellow and a Ph.D. student at the Balsillie School of International Affairs with a multidisciplinary background in political science, human rights, law and global governance. Her research with the Digital Policy Hub expanded on her doctoral research on the global governance of AI where she will examine the societal impacts of AI on humanity.
Format
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered virtually through the BEI-net. The module includes:
- A total of 5 online learning hours over the course of the week, including pre-recorded sessions (3 hours) and a live case study exercise facilitated by the module leader (2 hours)
- Office hours for module instructor support
- Access to supporting material, recommended readings and interactive learning
Course Assessment:
The module includes a live case study discussion via Zoom scheduled for Friday, 1:30-3pm. This online case study exercise brings participants together to practice critical analysis and problem solving, while also giving them the opportunity to network and discuss ideas with like-minded peers.
During this session, participants will be divided into groups to discuss the selected case study further, enriching their project-based learning experience. They will be assessed based on a one-page submission responding to a task that applies module learning objectives to the case study context, which will be due shortly after the module ends.
Audience
This module of the Executive Certificate in Governance and Innovation in the Age of Intangibles is designed for all levels of professionals driving digital transformation, policy-making, and governance initiatives. The course is particularly valuable for civil servants, lawmakers, civil society leaders, scholars, and graduate students committed to shaping digital governance strategies and policies.