APHRC trains Pan-African Parliament on AI and data governance

 African Union AI Strategy + Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Governance meets Ground Action in East Africa Title: Continental Vision, Local Action African Union & Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Turning AI Policy into Practice in East Africa The African Union’s continental AI strategy set out a bold vision. An Africa that owns its digital future. But visions must live somewhere and East Africa has become one of their most vibrant proving grounds, thanks in part to GIZ’s FAIR Forward program. In Kenya and Rwanda, GIZ works with local ministries and universities to embed AI principles into national digital policies. Meanwhile, the AU is convening member states to harmonize data governance and ethics frameworks across borders. Regional Case Study Zindi (East Africa Network): Headquartered in Nairobi, Zindi has become the continent’s largest data-science competition platform, bringing together over 60,000 African AI practitioners. Through AU-aligned data-ethics principles and GIZ mentorship labs, Zindi is proving that policy and talent can meet in the same space. Still, most East African startups need more access to public data and infrastructure to commercialize their models. Bridging that policy-practice gap remains the next frontier. Continental strategies only matter when local innovators can feel them — and East Africa’s AI scene shows what happens when frameworks turn into fuel. #AfroAIFutures #AIforAfrica #EastAfrica #DigitalPolicy #InnovationEcosystem #AIYouth

Africa must own its AI future or risk being left behind. At the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) AI Governance Workshop, Agnes Kiragga of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) urged legislators to shift from being consumers to creators of AI. She emphasized the need to close the data gap and enact strong national governance laws to secure Africa’s digital sovereignty. #AIForAfrica #ResponsibleAI #APHRC #DSWB #PanAfricanParliament #DigitalTransformation #Agenda2063 #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Jacob Odada Modester K. Agnes Kiragga Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Tathagata Bhattacharjee Damazo Kadengye Letisha Najjemba Manemik Raïssa Melissa KWENKEU Miranda Barasa Steve Cygu AKILILU ALEMU Bertrand Hugo Mbatchou Ngahane Lifafa Kange Ousmane Diop David Amadi Pauline Andeso Moctar Gningue ONANA AKOA François Anicet, PhD Aminata Mboup, PhD Briceket Fomazou Rachel Odhiambo Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende Alvin Nahabwe Christine Ger Yordanos Sintayehu Meseret Mamuye CODATA Melsew Belachew Mengst Engdaw kebede Fetlework Gubena Bezawit Belachew Tesfaye Tesema Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Wellcome Trust, Charles Lenjo Jeffrey Onganga

🔊 CAIDP Advises Peru on the Proposed National AI Strategy 2026-2030 🇵🇪 The Center for AI and Digital Policy provided recommendations to Peru on the Proposed National AI Strategy 2026-2030. 👏CAIDP recognizes Peru's efforts to prioritize human rights and societal well-being while mitigating risks to democracy and fundamental freedoms. CAIDP has previously provided advice on Peru’s AI policies; we have: 🗣️Commended Peru’s first National AI strategy (2021). 🗣️Contributed to the Draft regulations of the Artificial Intelligence Act (2024) 👏👏We applaud Peru’s sustained leadership in AI governance, with the formulation of a new national strategy that builds on the AI Act. The proposed AI Strategy integrates established regional and global frameworks, including the OECD AI Principles, the UNESCO Recommendations on the Ethics of AI, and the Montevideo Declaration on AI Governance in Latin America and the Caribbean, which prioritize respect for human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law. CAIDP has provided key recommendations below to further strengthen Peru's proposed National AI Strategy (ENIA). 1️⃣Establish liability mechanisms within the legal framework to realize the principles of accountability. 2️⃣Ensure meaningful contestability mechanisms for those affected by adverse outcomes of automated decisions. 3️⃣Make human rights, non-discrimination, and due process binding constraints in the ENIA implementation.  4️⃣Integrate a stronger Human Rights-Based Approach to ENIA’s Vision and Objectives. 5️⃣Strengthen ENIA’s systematic and inclusive approach to Public Participation.  6️⃣Integrate human rights-based pillars into ENIA’s Strategic Implementation. 7️⃣Strengthen AI governance capacity as well as institutional independence for monitoring the Strategy’s implementation. 8️⃣Adopt the Council of Europe Framework Convention on AI to reinforce Peru’s leadership in ethical AI. CAIDP recognizes Peru’s progress in building an ethical and inclusive AI ecosystem. We appreciate your consideration of our recommendations and welcome continued collaboration to shape policies that promote societal and economic benefits for the Peruvian citizens. 🙏🏼🇵🇪 Merve Hickok Marc Rotenberg Julian Theseira Grace S. Thomson Ruofei W. April Yoder, #NationalAIstrategy #Peru #AIgovernance #AIpolicy #CAIDP OECD.AI UNESCO Council of Europe

During the AI Governance Workshop at the Pan-African Parliament, Henry Odero challenged policymakers to take ownership of Africa’s digital future. He highlighted that while AI can transform governance, its values and direction must be defined by Africa’s leaders themselves. #AIForAfrica #ResponsibleAI #DSWB #APHRC #PanAfricanParliament #DigitalTransformation Agnes Kiragga Anthony Mveyange Catherine Kyobutungi Tathagata Bhattacharjee Damazo Kadengye Letisha Najjemba Manemik Raïssa Melissa KWENKEU Miranda Barasa Steve Cygu AKILILU ALEMU Bertrand Hugo Mbatchou Ngahane Lifafa Kange Ousmane Diop David Amadi Pauline Andeso Moctar Gningue ONANA AKOA François Anicet, PhD Aminata Mboup, PhD Briceket Fomazou Rachel Odhiambo Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende Alvin Nahabwe Christine Ger Yordanos Sintayehu Meseret Mamuye CODATA Melsew Belachew Mengst Engdaw kebede Fetlework Gubena Bezawit Belachew Tesfaye Tesema Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Wellcome Trust, Charles Lenjo

Africa Must Lead in the Age of Artificial Intelligence At the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI), President H.E. Chief Fortune Charumbira underscored a powerful message: Africa cannot afford to be a passive observer in the digital revolution. From healthcare and agriculture to governance and education, AI offers immense opportunities to deliver The Africa We Want under Agenda 2063. Yet it also poses risks—economic displacement, digital colonialism, and threats to sovereignty. That is why PAP is building parliamentary capacity for AI governance—to craft robust laws, ensure ethical oversight, promote digital inclusion, and harmonise policies across the continent. 👉 Africa’s youth bulge makes this mission urgent. By 2030, 30 million young Africans will enter the labour market each year. Harnessing AI can turn this demographic wave into a driver of jobs, innovation, and democratic participation. As President Charumbira stated: “The question is not whether Africa will be affected by AI. It is whether we will shape AI to serve the African people, or allow others to shape it for us.” The future begins with leadership. The time is now for Africa to shape its digital destiny. https://lnkd.in/g856Gkjn #PAP #ArtificialIntelligence #Agenda2063 #DigitalTransformation #AfricaWeWant #Leadership  

Africa’s digital future depends on strong governance. Anthony Mveyange, Director of Programs-Synergy, at African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), addressed the Pan-African Parliament(PAP) AI Governance Workshop, urging legislators to close the digital usage gap and promote ethical, agile AI governance. He stated that delaying action might lead to exploitation, emphasizing that Members of Parliament have an important role as architects of cohesive, future-proof frameworks to enable inclusive digital transformation across the continent. #AIForAfrica #ResponsibleAI #APHRC #DSWB #PanAfricanParliament #DigitalTransformation #Agenda2063 #WeAreAfrica #APHRCResearch Agnes Kiragga Catherine Kyobutungi Miranda Barasa Florah Karimi Henry Odero Christine Ger Charles Lenjo Alphonsus Neba Mamadou Diarafa Diallo Isabel Radoli Juliet Ratemo-Okumu, MCIPR, MPRSK Ann Waithaka Meseret Mamuye

Breaking new ground! Our study, "Ethical oversight of Artificial Intelligence in Nigerian Healthcare", reveals the double-edged sword of AI in healthcare. While AI promises improved diagnostics and efficiency, Nigerian ethics committee members highlight significant hurdles: limited knowledge, financial barriers, data privacy concerns, and ethical risks. Through in-depth interviews with ethics committee members across southwest Nigeria, we uncovered key challenges and opportunities. The results underscore the need for comprehensive regulatory frameworks, collaborative governance, and trust-building through demonstrated AI accuracy and reliability. This pioneering study shines a light on the path forward: training, investment, and multi-stakeholder partnerships can unlock AI's potential in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Read the full study and join the conversation! Paper link: https://lnkd.in/eJah6mzf Congratulations to all the team, Ojima Wada (MPH, PhD) Nicholas ADERINTO, MD Aanu Clement David-Olawade #AIinHealthcare #Ethics #Nigeria #HealthcareInnovation

MEDIA ADVISORY Pan-African Parliament Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence Governance Theme: Building Parliamentary Capacity for AI Governance and Inclusive Digital Transformation Dates: 27 – 28 September 2025 Venue: Pan-African Parliament, Midrand, South Africa The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), in collaboration with African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), will convene a certified training workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance for Members of Parliament. This workshop follows the adoption of the Lusaka Declaration and seeks to build the capacity of parliamentarians to legislate, oversee, and represent citizens effectively in Africa’s digital transformation. It will culminate in the presentation of a Draft Parliamentary Toolkit on AI Governance, a Parliamentary Communiqué, and the issuance of certificates of completion to MPs. Media representatives are invited to cover the session (09:00 27 September 2025) and Closing Session (16:00- 18:00 28 September 2025). #PAPCommittees2025 #PanAfricanParliament #OneAfricaOneVoice #ArtificialIntelligenceAfrica #AIRegulationAfrica #AIForDevelopment #AI4Governance #AIinAfrica #ResponsibleAI #EthicalAI #DigitalGovernance #Agenda2063 #YearOfReparations

A truly historic and thought-provoking milestone for Pakistan and the global community. Senator Anusha Rehman’s address at the UN launch of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance is not only timely but emblematic of the paradigm shift humanity is navigating. Her emphasis on inclusive, equitable, and human-centered AI governance reflects a critical truth: the future of artificial intelligence cannot be measured solely in technological breakthroughs, but in the ethical, social, and developmental pathways it charts for all nations. Without deliberate frameworks, the same innovation that empowers can also entrench inequality. The calls she advanced—technology transfer, affordable access to AI infrastructure, the establishment of a UN-led AI Fund, and robust safeguards for privacy and digital rights—are deeply aligned with the spirit of multilateralism. They mirror the broader philosophy of the Sustainable Development Goals: leaving no one behind. What stands out most is Pakistan’s adoption of the National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025, signaling not only national readiness but also a vision of global responsibility. By framing AI as a driver of public good and shared prosperity, Senator Rehman re-centers the discourse on ethics, solidarity, and the collective human project rather than technological competition alone. At this juncture, AI governance must become a global commons: a space where the developed and developing worlds collaborate to establish trust, ensure accountability, and nurture innovation that serves humanity rather than divides it. Pakistan’s contribution to this dialogue affirms that leadership in the age of AI will not be defined only by who builds the most advanced models, but by who builds the fairest, safest, and most inclusive systems. This moment underscores the timeless reality that technology, at its highest purpose, is not about machines—but about people, dignity, and the sustainable flourishing of life on this planet. #AIGovernance #EthicalAI #DigitalDiplomacy #AIForGood #Inclusion #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalCommons

A profoundly significant milestone for Pakistan and indeed for the global digital commons. Senator Anusha Rehman’s voice at the UN’s Global Dialogue on AI Governance represents more than national pride — it underscores the urgency of shaping artificial intelligence as an inclusive, equitable, and ethical tool for collective progress. Her call for technology transfer, affordable AI infrastructure, and a UN-led AI Fund directly addresses the asymmetries that threaten to widen the global digital divide. Without intentional frameworks of solidarity, the promise of AI risks becoming a privilege of the few rather than a catalyst for shared prosperity. Equally compelling is her emphasis on digital rights, data privacy, and misinformation safeguards, which recognize that governance must not only be about access but about trust, dignity, and human agency in an increasingly algorithmic world. By adopting the National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025, Pakistan is positioning itself as a thought leader in the ethical governance of emerging technologies. Yet, the greater achievement lies in situating these policies within the wider fabric of sustainable development and the SDGs, where AI becomes a vehicle not for disruption alone, but for resilience, equity, and long-term human flourishing. As this dialogue unfolds, one is reminded of the philosophical imperative: technology is never neutral; it amplifies the values with which it is designed and deployed. The challenge — and the opportunity — is to ensure that AI reflects values of justice, inclusion, and global responsibility. Senator Rehman’s intervention signals a hopeful step toward that future. What remains is the collective task of translating this vision into enforceable, accountable, and globally harmonized governance structures that protect the vulnerable while empowering innovation. #AIForGood #EthicalAI #DigitalDiplomacy #SustainableDevelopment #Inclusion #GlobalGovernance