AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Governance & Ethiopia’s Role: Ethiopia is among the founding members of China’s World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), signed in Shanghai as Beijing pushes a more “equitable” AI governance model; the World AI Conference also spotlighted AI-for-good efforts like China’s MAZU early-warning system, deployed in places including Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s Digital Infrastructure: Ethio Telecom is in talks and partnerships with China’s Inspur and Huawei to expand Ethiopia’s digital infrastructure and AI/cloud capabilities. Monetary Policy Tech for Banks: Ethiopia’s National Bank replaced its credit growth cap with a targeted reserve requirement, aiming to steer lending toward productive sectors using indirect tools. Transport & Green Mobility: Ethiopia reaffirmed at BRICS Transport talks its push for an integrated, technology-driven transport system, including electric vehicles and electric rail expansion. University Leadership Reform: Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education introduced a competitive, merit-based recruitment process for public university presidents and vice presidents, using public calls and standardized scoring. Public Health & Food Security Tech: FAO and partners launched a wider Africa phytosanitary programme in Addis Ababa, expanding digital surveillance to help exporters meet stricter plant health rules. Energy & Industry Watch: Dangote’s proposed Kenya refinery in Lamu is drawing scrutiny over transparency and local environmental and job guarantees.
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