Phumzile Van Damme

Information Integrity, Digital Democracy and Tech Ethics Consultant at Freelance

Postgraduate DiplomaHarvard Kennedy School

South Africa

Summary

Award-winning international consultant with 15 years of experience delivering high-impact communications, policy, regulatory, and governance solutions at national, regional, and global levels. Holds a Political Science and International Relations degree and completed a Technology and Human Rights Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Recognised as a global thought leader specialising in information integrity, digital democracy, disinformation response, internet governance, and human-centred digital development. Proven track record advising governments, corporates, civil society, and international development agencies on tech-related, data-informed strategy, legislation, and stakeholder engagement. Skilled in building coalitions, leading large, geographically dispersed teams, and designing evidence-based strategies that drive institutional reform. Deeply committed to building inclusive, ethical, and resilient information ecosystems, offering a rare blend of strategic and analytical nous, political savvy, and technical expertise.

Experience

  • telecommunications
  • elections
  • development
  • market research
  • public administration
  • acumen
  • united states
  • south africa
  • Sectors
  • Funders
  • Countries

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