The 5th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Communication and Information Communications Technology.

“Accelerating digital transformation and advancing communication and advocacy in Africa.” 20-24 November 2023 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The STCs powers and functions include overseeing development and implementation of policies on access to information and freedom of expression; overseeing promotion of the capacity of African media; developing common African e-strategies; discussing resource mobilisation and capacity building for implementation of the African Regional Action Plan on the Knowledge Economy; promoting public investment in ICT infrastructure; and developing frameworks for ICT policy and regulation harmonisation in Africa. The 5th STC on Communication and Information Communications Technology will among other critical issues, deliberate on: 1. Draft Conceptual Framework of the Continental Strategy on Artificial Intelligence (AI) By 2030, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to contribute a staggering $15.7 trillion to global GDP, with $6.6 trillion coming from increased productivity and $9.1 trillion from consumption effects. Key sectors in Africa that will benefit from the application of AI including in healthcare, agriculture, education, and finance. AI has the potential to significantly impact the attainment of Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). AI is important to Africa because of its economic, social, political and geopolitical impact. AI technologies can stimulate economic growth by creating […]

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