African Ministers Adopt Landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy, African Digital Compact to drive Africa’s Development and Inclusive Growth

African ministers have unanimously endorsed a landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact. The strategy aims to accelerate Africa's digital transformation by harnessing the potential of AI to meet development aspirations and promote ethical use. It prioritizes an Africa-owned, people-centered, and inclusive approach to enhance AI capabilities in infrastructure, talent, datasets, innovation, and partnerships.

The African Digital Compact serves as a common vision for Africa's digital future and aims to leverage digital technologies for sustainable development and economic growth. The ministers also emphasized the importance of propelling Africa's role in shaping global digital governance and ensuring equitable access to digital resources.

African Ministers Adopt Landmark Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy, African Digital Compact to drive Africa's Development and Inclusive Growth

Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa's goal for inclusive and ...

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