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Africa’s Emerging AI Tech Landscape: Success, Challenges, and Path Forward

Africa’s Emerging AI Tech Landscape: Success, Challenges, and Path Forward

Update: 2025-03-30
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How is AI reshaping Africa's tech landscape? In this episode, Marcelle N. Momha explores this question with Dr. Barbara Glover (African Union Development Agency-NEPAD) and Dr. William Wasswa (Mbarara University of Science and Technology). They discuss the role of AI in tackling African challenges, highlighting projects like Microsoft's investments and AI-driven healthcare innovations. Discover how Africa is poised to transition from an AI consumer to a global tech leader. Whether you're interested in AI or Africa's future, this episode provides valuable insights into the continent's digital transformation journey. Join us for a deep dive into Africa’s AI potential.

Guests: Dr. Barbara Glover - African Union Development Agency-NEPAD | Dr. William Wasswa - Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Student Host: Marcelle N. Momha - Harvard Kennedy School
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Africa’s Emerging AI Tech Landscape: Success, Challenges, and Path Forward

Africa’s Emerging AI Tech Landscape: Success, Challenges, and Path Forward

Harvard Center for International Development