Forum Bolstering Public-Private Partnership in AI Held in Addis
On May 8, 2025 (ENA), an event aimed at boosting collaboration between public entities and private sectors within the artificial intelligence sector in Ethiopia took place in Addis Ababa.
Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute Director General Worku Gachena said the forum would open a new era in enhancing partnership between public and private sectors in the AI ecosystem.
As per his statement, the institute is making significant efforts to ensure that Ethiopia can derive advantages from the growing field of artificial intelligence.
The director-general emphasized that it is crucial now for the public and private sectors to join forces and capitalize on the opportunities presented by AI.
In pursuit of this objective, the institute is collaborating intensively with both public and private sectors by concentrating on capacity-building programs in areas like machine learning and data science.
He emphasized that collaboration between the public and private sectors is crucial for tackling the difficulties and capitalizing on the possibilities presented by artificial intelligence.
From his perspective, the CEO of Ethiopian Investment Holdings, Brook Taye, highlighted the significance of leveraging AI opportunities to increase the efficiency and productivity of both public entities and the private sector.
He said the private and the public sectors need to be open for start-ups and AI driven technologies.
Ethiopian Investment Holdings, in this regard, is committed to providing all the necessary support for start-ups, the private sector and public enterprises to improve the utilization of AI driven technologies through various mechanisms and platforms, the CEO pledged.
The forum, attended by representatives of the private sector, researchers, startups and other stakeholders, showcased AI products and discussed the current AI technologies, challenges that hinder the development of AI, and other AI related issues.
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