Collaborating Across Sectors to
Drive Sustainable Development in Africa
AI technologies could add up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, with Africa potentially generating US$1.2 trillion—a 5.6% boost to the continent's Gross Domestic Product. The AI Hub for Sustainable Development is committed to fostering these partnerships to help unlock Africa's AI potential.
Our Collaborative Vision for Africa’s AI Ecosystem
Pan-African Cooperation: Support and connect AI initiatives across Africa, aligning with the African Union's vision for continental cooperation in technology and innovation.
Global-Local Connections: Bridge African innovation with global expertise, developing solutions that are locally relevant and globally scalable.
Multi-Stakeholder Engagement: Bring together governments, private sector, academia, and civil society to build a diverse and robust AI ecosystem that addresses Africa's unique challenges and opportunities.
Industry and Private Sector Collaboration: Engage with tech companies, startups, and industry leaders to drive innovation and harness AI's potential for sustainable development.
Co-creation and Equal Exchange: Foster equal partnerships between diverse actors to facilitate mutual learning and co-creation of AI solutions that address local and global challenges.
Ecosystem Development: Support the growth of local AI ecosystems through global partnerships to drive innovation in critical foundations: data, talent, green computing, and enabling environments.
Responsible AI Adoption: Cultivate partnerships that prioritize the development and implementation of safe and inclusive AI practices to ensure equitable benefits while addressing potential risks.
