By: Kanto
Kai Okanta
Guinea is reviewing the
integration of a United Nations blueprint for artificial intelligence into its
national work on digital data and AI as the country seeks to strengthen the
role of technology and scientific research in its development agenda.
The review was discussed
during a meeting between Guinea’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific
Research, Djami Diallo, and a joint delegation from the Cité des Sciences et de
l’Innovation de Guinée and the United Nations Office for Digital and Emerging
Technologies.
The discussions focused on
the conclusions of work examining how the UN Blueprint could be integrated into
Guinea’s national approaches to digital data and artificial intelligence. The
blueprint is designed to guide governments in developing national strategies
for AI.
The engagement forms part of
Guinea’s broader efforts to connect scientific research, digital technologies
and national development priorities. According to Diallo, the initiative
reflects a vision for higher education and research that is practical, responsive
to the country’s needs and connected to national development.
The Minister said linking
advances in digital technology with the ambitions of Simandou 2040 could help
create the conditions for technology-driven development while placing human
capital at the centre of Guinea’s transformation.
The discussions also
highlighted the importance of strengthening Guinea’s capacity to produce,
understand and apply emerging technologies as the country develops its digital
and scientific ecosystem.
Diallo said the government
would continue working through shared responsibility and openness to build a
scientific ecosystem aligned with Guinea’s national ambitions.
