AI for Accessibility, Transforming Lives of Persons with Disabilities in Africa
A recent report titled “AI Assistive Technologies (ATs) for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Africa“ provides an in-depth analysis of the current state, challenges, and future prospects of AI-based assistive technologies in the continent. Prepared by Josephine Kaaniru of Strathmore University in Nairobi and made possible by a grant provided by the International Development Research Center […]
Ensuring Fair Representation in Disability Data
A report titled “To Reduce Disability Bias in Technology, Start With Disability Data,” published by the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT), explores the pervasive issue of disability bias in technology and offers comprehensive recommendations for addressing this problem through the lens of disability data justice. The report begins by emphasizing the high stakes involved […]
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 […]
New Partnership Announcement: Chancen International
Next Step Foundation and Chancen International Announce Partnership to Empower Marginalized Communities Through Digital Skills Training Programs We are thrilled to announce our exciting new partnership with Chancen International! Together, we are committed to creating a brighter future for marginalized communities, namely Persons with Disabilities, Women and Youth, through innovative and inclusive digital skills training […]
Investing in Data for Public Good
Key Insights from Philip Thigo During the launch of our AI4SDG centre, Philip Thigo, a UN High Level Advisory Board Member on AI, delivered an inspiring keynote speech. He emphasized the crucial need to invest in data not for profit, but for the public good. Thigo highlighted several key points: Data Investment for Public Good […]
AI for SDGs – Its All About the Data
I recently came across the following article: “Surveying Attitudinal Alignment between Large Language Models vs. Humans towards 17 Sustainable Development Goals.” For those who aren’t aware, in 2015 the United Nations endorsed the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development” that included 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with 169 specific targets, aimed at addressing a range […]
