The African Development Bank and technology giant Intel are collaborating to transform the African digital ecosystem by equipping 3 million Africans and 30,000 government officials with Artificial intelligence (AI) skills.
The AfDB training aims to address socio-economic challenges and boost productivity in key growth sectors such as agriculture, health, and education, disrupting traditional growth cycles.
Bienvenu Agbokponto Soglo, Director of Government Affairs Africa at Intel stated, “Intel looks forward to furthering its collaboration with African governments to make advanced technologies such as AI accessible to all, breaking down barriers related to geography, gender, and ethnicity, and enabling widespread participation in the digital economy.”
The partnership will also assist African countries, regional economic communities, and continental organisations create unified policy and regulatory frameworks for AI, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, data, and cloud technologies.
Ousmane Fall, African Development Bank’s Acting Director of Industrial and Trade Development, underscored the importance of digital skills for Africa’s youth. “With advancements in digital technology, our world is rapidly evolving, and so is our youthful population, projected to reach 830 million by 2050. To develop skills on a large scale and at the necessary speed, we need everyone’s cooperation,” he said.
“The Bank is thrilled to collaborate with Intel to work towards this shared commitment. Together, we are shaping the digital future of Africa and empowering our youth”. he added
