Ethiopia advocates for inclusive AI development at world conference in Shanghai
Date: 2025-07-28
Ethiopia made its voice heard on the global artificial intelligence stage during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2025, where the nation outlined its vision for responsible and equitable AI development. Represented by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII), the delegation emphasized AI's transformative potential for critical sectors including agriculture, healthcare, and government services.
EAII Director General, Dr. Worku Gachena
EAII Director
General, Dr. Worku Gachena delivered Ethiopia's official statement, calling for
strengthened international cooperation to ensure AI benefits all nations
equally. "AI must bridge divides, not deepen them," Dr.
Gachena asserted, highlighting the need for technology transfer, infrastructure
sharing, and capacity building to enable Global South countries to participate
fully in the AI revolution.
The conference, attended by over 1,000 government leaders, UN representatives, tech executives, and researchers, saw the release of a landmark Action Plan for Global AI Governance. Ethiopia's participation signals its growing engagement with international AI policy discussions as it develops its own national strategy.
Dr. Gachena
specifically endorsed proposals for a global AI cooperation platform that
respects national sovereignty and cultural contexts while promoting open
knowledge exchange. His remarks reflected Ethiopia's balanced approach –
embracing AI's economic opportunities while safeguarding societal values and
digital sovereignty.
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
