AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs, is delighted to announce the publication of two seminal studies on artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa. Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), these studies provide unprecedented insight into the AI startup ecosystem and the ethical implications of AI policies on the continent.
The first study, Analysis of the AI startup landscape in Africaprovided a detailed mapping of AI startups across Africa and can be downloaded here.
A second study, Consequences of AI Ethical Policies on African Innovators and Entrepreneurscan be downloaded hereThese two reports fill critical gaps in existing knowledge and have far-reaching implications for practitioners, policymakers and researchers working in the field of AI in Africa. These studies are expected to support informed decision-making and foster a more enabling environment for AI innovation on the continent.
Nanko Madu, Program Director at AfriLabs, highlighted the importance of these studies, saying: “The insights gleaned from these reports are invaluable in understanding the dynamic AI landscape in Africa and the ethical considerations that must guide our innovation efforts. We are grateful to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for their support and are confident that these studies will serve as crucial resources for stakeholders across the continent.”
