Through this partnership, YALI and Microsoft ADC will work together to equip African youth with the digital skills they need to succeed in the 21st-century workforce. The partnership will leverage the YALI network of young leaders and Microsoft’s resources to provide training and mentorship in digital skills such as data analysis, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing.
This will help young Africans acquire the technical skills and knowledge required for jobs in the digital economy, where demand for skilled workers is rapidly increasing.
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched timbuktoo, a $1 billion innovation fund aimed at backing African startups.
Kenya is poised to become a leader in responsible AI development in Africa, with the government partnering with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH to launch a project for a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy.
The European Union has provided Kenya with $378 million in funding to power the country’s electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
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