A2K4D’s MENA Observatory on Responsible AI Pioneers Ethical AI in the Region
The 2025 Paris AI Action Summit marked a significant milestone in the global conversation about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
About the Center
We engage in interdisciplinary research through collaborations and partnerships with leading global and regional institutions on the role of knowledge, openness and digital technologies in promoting human development Through research, dissemination and global engagement, we bring local issues to the forefront of global development debates.
AI, Gender and Work: Perspectives from the Middle East and Africa
The webinar discusses challenges and opportunities for new forms of work in the AI economy. These topics include, but are not limited to, women and work in the AI economy, the digital divide, access, skills gaps and the role of education in an ever-evolving global economy. The webinar also explores the need for inclusive approaches to ensure that no one is left behind in the face of automation, with a focus on ensuring that women and marginalized groups have equal opportunities in the AI-driven future.
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for Responsible AI Development in Africa
The webinar was hosted online by the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and the African Observatory on Responsible AI. The event focused on the African Union AI Strategy and explores multi-stakeholder collaborations for the responsible development and implementation of AI across the continent.
Responsible AI in the Global South: Narratives from the Middle East and Africa
Hosted by the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI and African Observatory on Responsible AI, this webinar marks the inaugural session in a series dedicated to exploring "Responsible AI in the Global South." The webinar series will highlight Middle Eastern and African perspectives, focusing on nuanced, context-specific approaches to AI governance.
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Middle East Centre Instant Coffee Podcast Series - Data for Development with Nagla Rizk
*Illustration by Rawand Issa
Exploring Multidisciplinarity at the Data Science Hub
May 22, 2024
Nouri Sakr, Assistant Professor of Data Science founder of the Data Science Hub, discussed her work at the Data Science Hub.
Empowering Education: Exploring Generative AI-Based Tutoring Systems for Upper Egypt Community Schools
March 19th, 2024
Marwa Soudi, Responsible AI PhD Candidate, Tallinn University, School of Digital Technologies and Co-founder of IdeasGym, presented her research paper titled 'Generative AI-Based Tutoring Systems for Upper Egypt Community Schools'.
Publications and Blogs
Access to Knowledge in Egypt
Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Egypt
Global Censorship and Access to Knowledge
Knowledgemaze Blog
OpenAIR Blog
MENA Observatory on Responsible AI
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