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African Union | Multistakeholder Consultative Sessions on the Development of a Continental Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Fostering Regional & International Cooperation and Multistakeholder Collaboration to Advance Inclusive and Beneficial AI in Africa.

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This Wednesday, April 24, I actively took part in another African Union’s Multistakeholder Consultative Session on the Development of a Continental Strategy on AI.

 

Had the chance to dive deep into "Fostering Regional & International Cooperation" to push forward a more inclusive and beneficial AI landscape across Africa. 

 

Big thanks to our moderators:

— Souhila Amazouz, Senior Digital Policy Officer, AUC; 

— Olivier Gakwaya, Project Manager, the Secretariat of Smart Africa;

 

and insightful panelists:

— Mohamed Elfarnawany, Director, Division of Priority Africa Coordination;

— Ndeye Maimouna Diop, Senior Ministerial Advisor at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change;

— Mactar Seck, Chief of Section – Innovation and Technology, UNECA;

— Anthony Ohemeng-Boamah, Assistant Director-General for Priority Africa and External Relations, UNESCO

 

for enriching the dialogue!

 

🟧 We tackled crucial questions on mobilizing the continent toward a unified AI agenda and enhancing Africa’s voice in global AI discussions. 

 

🟧 My focus was on the critical need for an AI strategy within the AU’s financial sector. 

 

🟧 Proposed a new direction: integrating State AI to not only accelerate these transactions but to do so with the highest level of cybersecurity—absolutely crucial for safeguarding our future. 

 

Let’s leverage AI to fuel innovation and development, making sure every step we take is secure and forward-thinking. Delighted to connect with such a passionate community during these sessions!

 

Here’s to more groundbreaking discussions and real action steps forward!