A high-level
delegation from Meta, led by Mr. Kojo Boakye, Vice President of Public Policy
for Africa, the Middle East, and Türkiye, has visited the Ethiopian Artificial
Intelligence Institute (EAII). The visit, which, aimed to strengthen the
existing partnership between Meta and EAII and explore new avenues for
collaboration in AI research and development.
The Meta
delegation was warmly welcomed by EAII’s Director General, Worku Gachena, and
Deputy Director General, Taye Girma. During the meeting, Dr. Gachena provided
an overview of the institute’s groundbreaking work in leveraging AI to address
challenges and drive innovation across various sectors, including healthcare,
agriculture, education, and governance.
Meta has been a
long-standing partner of EAII, providing continuous training and support to
enhance the institute’s capabilities in AI and related fields. The visit
underscored Meta’s commitment to fostering AI innovation in Africa and its
recognition of EAII as a key player in the continent’s AI ecosystem.
Mr. Kojo Boakye
expressed his admiration for EAII’s progress and its impactful AI initiatives. “We
are deeply impressed by the work being done at the Ethiopian Artificial
Intelligence Institute,” he said. “The institute’s efforts to integrate
AI across various sectors are truly inspiring, and we are excited to build on
our existing partnership to drive even greater innovation and impact.”
The visit
concluded with in-depth discussions between EAII officials and the Meta
delegation to explore potential areas for further collaboration. Both parties
expressed a shared commitment to advancing AI research, developing AI-driven
solutions, and building capacity in AI technologies.
Dr. Worku
Gachena highlighted the importance of partnerships in achieving EAII’s mission.
“Collaboration with global leaders like Meta is essential to accelerating our
progress in AI,” he said. “We look forward to expanding our partnership
and working together to harness the power of AI for the benefit of Ethiopia and
the broader African continent.”
The Ethiopian
Artificial Intelligence Institute has emerged as a hub for AI innovation,
driving transformative projects that address critical challenges and create
opportunities for sustainable development. By leveraging AI technologies, the
institute is enabling data-driven decision-making, improving service delivery,
and fostering economic growth.
By: Kanto Okanta
