Africa Declares AI a Strategic Priority as High-Level Dialogue Calls for Investment, Inclusion, and Innovation Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa`s Prosperity and Collaboration

May 19, 2025
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Africa’s Prosperity and Collaboration The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dialogue brought together participants from over 40 African countries, including Heads of State and Government,...
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Stakeholders Agree to Push for Accelerated Implementation as PIDA Midterm Review Sparks Commitment to Action

March 6, 2025
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a critical initiative aimed at unlocking sustainable growth and integration across the continent through infrastructure development, has continued to play a crucial role in shaping policies and guiding strategic development. In a significant move towards furthering the implementation of PIDA projects, stakeholders from across Africa gathered in Addis Ababa for a workshop...
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African Union to Advance Infrastructure Development with the Innovative Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM) for Early Project Preparation

October 2, 2024
In a significant move to accelerate infrastructure development across Africa, the African Union (AU) is leveraging its Service Delivery Mechanism (SDM) to address early-stage project preparation challenges. This initiative comes in the wake of the AU's adoption of the second phase of the Priority Action Plan (PIDA PAP2) in 2021, which outlines 69 critical infrastructure projects with an estimated investment...
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PIDA Steering Committee Meeting Wraps Up in Addis Ababa, Intensifies Push for PAP2 Progress

September 2, 2024
The PIDA Steering Committee concludes in Addis Ababa, focusing on invigorating the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) Priority Action Plan 2 (PAP2). As the PAP2 (2021-2030) nears its midterm, this meeting has served as a critical juncture for evaluating progress and strategizing on overcoming existing challenges to meet ambitious project objectives. Dr. Kamugisha Kazaura, African...
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Unveiling the AIDA/AfCFTA Standard Impact Assessments Guide

August 5, 2024
"As we announce the official launch of the AIDA/AfCFTA Standard Assessment Guide, we stand at a pivotal moment. This occasion allows us to not only highlight our significant strides but also reflect on how to capitalise on this advancement to foster economic integration, enhance trade, and promote sustainable development. This effort seeks to unleash the immense potential of AfCFTA and...
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The PIDA Week: A Chronicle of Africa’s Infrastructure Journey

June 14, 2024
Africa stands at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges that threaten its natural environments and burgeoning population. With the continent's population expected to nearly quadruple this century, the demand for improved food production, energy access, and efficient transportation has never been more critical. Amidst this backdrop of escalating needs, the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) emerges as a beacon...
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