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African OBSERVATORY
FOR RESPONSIBLE
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
September 30, 2024
At the 2024 World Trade Organisation (WTO) Public Forum, Dr Fola Adeleke, Executive Director at the Global Center on AI Governance and Project Lead of the African Observatory on Responsible AI participated in a panel titled "AI for Trade: Maximising Benefits, Minimizing Risks" offering insights into how Africa can harness the potential of AI to drive economic growth. The key takeaway was clear: while AI offers potential, significant structural issues such as infrastructure deficits, the digital divide, and foreign dominance in AI innovation must be tackled.
Africa has the potential to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful driver of economic growth, but several challenges must be addressed to realize this potential fully. We need to focus on enhancing equitable data governance, facilitating technology transfers to bridge infrastructure and skills gaps, and harmonizing regulations across the continent to foster innovation and reduce compliance costs. By leveraging international trade and creating tailored, responsive strategies, Africa can unlock the benefits of AI, promote sustainable development and mitigate risks of deepening global inequalities. This brief examines how Africa can leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, drawing on insights shared by Dr Fola Adeleke, Executive Director, Global Center on AI Governance, during a panel at the
2024 WTO Public Forum.
All African countries
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