AI for Gender Equality and Inclusion Innovation Research Network

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Gender inequalities and exclusions remain a significant barrier to sustainable development in Africa, limiting access to resources, education, and opportunities. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies offer the potential to address these inequities and advance gender equality, contributing to the realization of inclusive societies and the Sustainable Development Goals. However, if not responsibly deployed, AI risks reinforcing biases due to flawed datasets, algorithms, and fairness modeling.

This initiative promotes the responsible development and deployment of AI innovations to advance gender equality and inclusion in Africa. Through an innovation research network, the project supports six to ten African-led research projects that develop, deploy, test, and scale AI solutions in domains such as agriculture, government service delivery, and social policy. It also focuses on building the capacity of AI researchers—particularly women—to use AI in addressing critical development challenges within local communities.