Harnessing AI for Africa's Inclusive Transformation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to contribute up to five percent to the economic growth of countries when supported by the right policies, regulatory frameworks and strategic investments.
This evening, the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, H.E Hon. William Kabogo, EGH, participated in a high-level roundtable discussion on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Technologies chaired by H.E. Duma Boko, President of the Republic of Botswana as part of the ongoing Africa Forward Summit.
The session brought together African leaders, ministers, industry experts and senior government officials to deliberate on how the continent can harness AI and emerging technologies to accelerate economic transformation, innovation and inclusive growth.
The roundtable highlighted the importance of establishing strong AI governance mechanisms to ensure data privacy, data protection and responsible use of emerging technologies, while also fostering trusted partnerships between governments and the private sector.
There was a shared consensus that Africa must act with urgency and strengthen collaboration with international partners, innovators and the private sector in order to fully unlock the opportunities presented by AI.
Leaders underscored the need for African governments to work together in shaping ethical AI standards, promoting inclusive language technologies and developing practical solutions that address the everyday challenges facing communities across the continent.