Are African countries equipped to harness the potential of AI for economic growth?

Research ICT Africa's latest policy brief delves into the intersection of AI and economic development in Africa, offering key insights and recommendations for policymakers.
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🙋Are you attending the UN Civil Society Conference in Nairobi? Join us and our partners in this session to discuss the role of civil society in the #WSIS process! #Summitofthefuture #GlobalDigitalCompact

APC Derechos Digitales IT for Change

Urging for a global extension of #AccesstoInformation laws to cover private sectors is crucial for robust transparency regulations for #bigtech platforms.

Let's ensure accountability!

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👥Join us on May 7th for a pivotal webinar discussing the Global Digital Compact, paving the way for a collaborative digital future. Hosted by UNECA & RIA, we'll dive into how this initiative accelerates UN SDGs & aligns with Africa.

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Boosting #GenderData in our #datacapacity improvement initiative! Teamed up with Data2X to gather stakeholders for budget advocacy on #genderdata . Big thanks GROOTS Kenya, IBP Kenya, Mzalendo, & Florence Machio! Learn more :bit.ly/4b6h6UW

Join us to have your say, and make sure Africa's voices are heard on the United Nations #CommonAgenda #GLobalDigitalCompact Zero Draft: Tinyurl.com/3vsxzabt ECA

🌐Today, together with Derechos Digitales, RSF and Research ICT Africa, we addressed our recommendations for the Global Digital Compact to the 52 States of the International Partnership for Information and Democracy.

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🌐🤖 RIA has provided crucial feedback on the UN's AI governance interim report, advocating for equitable AI benefits and addressing global inequalities. Continue the conversation on AI governance! #AIForHumanity #UNGovernance
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⚡ Don't miss out on the chance to shape the future of AI in Africa!

The African Union & UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 are holding online consultations throughout April for your input to help guide the continental AI strategy

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🌍🤖 How can Africa maximise the benefits of #AI for economic growth? Explore the critical policy insights and implications in this policy brief. It's time to harness AI for equitable development! Read more 🔗 bit.ly/3vTiwD9 #EconomicDevelopment #Africa IDRC | CRDI

⏰ Hurry! Applications close on May 17, 2024. Don't miss this incredible opportunity! Apply today: tinyurl.com/3wp4ursv #KeSIG2024 #InternetGovernance #Kenya #KeIGF2024

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💪 Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender digital inclusion

💻 A new research report by Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, supported by the Internet Society Foundation.

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'Africa’s democratic trajectory is at a critical juncture, with AI emerging as a disruptive force that could either enhance or undermine the continent’s hard-won democratic gains' - read the blog by Scott Timcke #AI #Democracy IDRC | CRDI bit.ly/3Jl0Nb6

How do we create an enabling environment that is both risk-mitigating and opportunity-creating for the intersection of AI and economic development. This is the key question of this policy brief on #AI and economic development: bit.ly/3vTiwD9 IDRC | CRDI AI4D Africa

📌 OPPORTUNITY

⚡ COMPUTE FOR CLIMATE FELLOWSHIP

Do you have an idea on how to use advanced cloud computing and AI to address the climate crisis? Apply for this fellowship and get funding to help you design & build your proof of concept

⌛ June 7th

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🎉 Exciting news!

Don't miss the chance to fund your AI solutions for education in sub-Saharan Africa by taking part in this challenge by @eduaIhub.

Win over $6,000 and support for scaling your innovation.

Deadline extended to April 30th!

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Broadening our understanding of AI policies now with a panel discussing India, South-Africa, Brazil and China and what these countries are doing around AI Policy #AIStocktaking ↘️

⭐️Join us on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at 3:00 PM EAT for an insightful exploration into the intersection of #Law , #Gender , and #AI in Africa.

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Africans have leveraged digital technologies, including social media, to amplify political voices and mobilise for reform, but the algorithmic nature of #AI poses challenges, writes Scott Timcke based on his presentation at UF Center for African Studies bit.ly/3Jl0Nb6 IDRC | CRDI

Navigating the Intersection of #AI and Economic Development in Africa: Policy Requirements and Implications 👉🏾bit.ly/3vTiwD9 IDRC | CRDI Sandra Makumbirofa