The Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILAPI) has ushered in a new era of thought leadership with the appointment of Desmond Israel Esq. as its Senior Policy Research Fellow.
This strategic move underscores ILAPI’s growing influence in the fields of business regulation, cyberlaw, and digital governance, all in pursuit of a freer and more innovative society.
Desmond Israel is no stranger to the intersection of law and technology. With over 20 years of experience as a legal tech strategist and cybersecurity expert, Israel brings a wealth of interdisciplinary expertise to ILAPI’s mission of fostering a prosperous and innovation-driven Africa. At ILAPI, he will spearhead the institute’s Business Regulatory and Cyberlaw Initiatives, setting the stage for transformative policy work.
In his new role, Israel will:
Lead policy research and analysis, offering critical insights on governance and institutional reform.
Provide strategic advisory on AI governance, digital risk management, and frameworks that advance liberty.
Oversee the implementation of ILAPI’s flagship projects, ensuring their impact across Africa.
Mentor junior fellows and interns, nurturing the next generation of research and policy leaders.
Israel’s appointment reflects ILAPI’s deep commitment to ethical innovation and digital sovereignty. Beyond his new role, Israel serves as Partner in the Cyberlaw & Technology Practice at AGNOS Legal Company, Founder & Lead Consultant at Information Security Architects Ltd (a Rapid7 Gold Partner), and Non-Executive Director (Cyber & Privacy Advisory) at Zerone AnalytiQs in British Columbia, Canada.
His expertise covers data protection compliance, AI regulatory alignment, and enterprise IT governance. A recipient of the GW Law Merit Scholarship, Israel holds an LL.M. in National Security and Cybersecurity from The George Washington University Law School and is certified in CISSP, CIPM, CCT, and CC.
Israel is a renowned keynote speaker at global conferences, known for bridging legal, technological, and human rights perspectives. He teaches Technology Law at GIMPA Law School and consults with the National Banking College to design board-level programs on cyber risk and AI strategy for financial institutions throughout Africa.
His policy collaborations span notable organizations such as the Center for AI and Digital Policy in Washington, D.C., and the Internet Security Alliance in Virginia.
ILAPI hails Israel’s appointment as a “significant step toward advancing freedom, ethical innovation, robust governance, and digital sovereignty in Africa and beyond.”
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
