Harnessing AI to Transform Healthcare in Africa
Addressing the Shortage of Trained Medical Professionals and Improving Maternal Health Outcomes One of the sectors that the GSMA report did not highlight but for which artificial intelligence (AI) applications could be game-changing is healthcare. The African continent faces a significant shortage of trained medical professionals. In many African countries, the number of doctors per capita […]
Using AI to Align Research to SDGs
A recent paper titled “Leveraging AI and Data Visualization for Enhanced Policy-Making: Aligning Research Initiatives with Sustainable Development Goals” explores an innovative approach to utilizing artificial intelligence to better align research projects with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Authored by researchers from Universidade de Pernambuco in Brazil and Dublin City University in Ireland, […]
Ai4SDG – GSMA Report
Challenges = Data, Compute & Skills Gap A recent report from GSMA entitled “AI for Africa: Use Cases Delivering Impact” discusses the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing key development challenges across Africa, particularly in the sectors of agriculture, food security, energy, and climate action. Funded by UK Aid and supported by the […]
Must have Skills for Today’s Job Market
The future of work is here, and it’s evolving at a rapid pace. With the accelerating impact of digital transformation, automation, and emerging technologies, the job landscape in Kenya and across the globe is changing dramatically. To thrive in this new era, young people must be equipped with a diverse and adaptable skillset that can […]
