The AI Working Group (AIWG) is a pioneering platform which aims to develop a unified AI strategy for Africa.
Name in original language
African Working Group on AI
Initiative overview
Egypt proposed and led the formation of the African Working group on AI under the umbrella of the African Union.The initiative has the following objectives:To form a common African stance on AI which expresses the priorities, realities and aspirations of the African People.To create a joint capacity building framework across the continent to address the skills gap and prepare our youth for future jobs.To identify and initiate AI projects across Africa to serve the sustainable development goals in line with the United Nations SDGs and Agenda Africa 2063.To establish a common AI strategy for Africa.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
