By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Namibia has called for
stronger global cooperation, increased investment in digital infrastructure and
expanded skills development to ensure that artificial intelligence benefits all
communities and does not widen existing digital inequalities.
The call was made by
Minister of Information and Communication Technology Hon. Emma Theofelus during
the Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva, where she participated as a
speaker in a session titled “Bridging AI Divides: Capacity-Building, Access and
Digital Foundations” on 6 July 2026.
The Minister reaffirmed
Namibia’s commitment to promoting inclusive and human-centred approaches to
artificial intelligence governance, emphasizing the need for countries to work
together to address gaps in access, skills and technological infrastructure.
Theofelus highlighted the
importance of global partnerships in strengthening digital capabilities, expanding
access to AI technologies and developing interoperable standards that support
responsible adoption of artificial intelligence.
She stressed that AI should
be designed to complement human potential by taking over routine tasks and
enabling people to focus on areas that require creativity, innovation, critical
thinking and empathy.
The Minister also
underscored the importance of ensuring that developing countries are not left
behind in the global AI transformation and have the necessary tools and knowledge
to participate meaningfully in shaping the future of the technology.
The Global Dialogue on AI
Governance has brought together governments, international organizations,
technology leaders and civil society representatives to discuss approaches for
building safe, ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence ecosystems.
Namibia’s participation
reflects its continued engagement in global digital policy discussions and its
efforts to promote responsible technology development as part of its broader
digital transformation agenda.
