Gabon Launches Consultations to Build National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

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Gabon

Gabon's Ministry of Digital Economy and the UNDP have launched workshops in Libreville to develop the country's first national artificial intelligence strategy.

Key points

  • The three-day consultations gather public administrations, the private sector, academia, and civil society.
  • Discussions focus on local skills, digital infrastructure, data governance, and ethical safeguards.
  • Officials emphasize transitioning from a consumer of AI technology to an active producer suited to national realities.
  • A follow-up meeting with startups and innovators is scheduled at the UNDP Green House.

Why it matters

Developing a national AI strategy allows Gabon to shape its own technological capabilities, establish necessary data governance, and ensure that digital transformation serves local economic and social needs.

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