COMESA seeks harmonised AI policies to drive inclusive digital transformation

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has initiated consultations to develop harmonized AI and digital inclusion policies. The program aims to leverage technology for economic growth while preventing inequality across member states.
Why it matters
Regional policy harmonization is critical for the digital transformation of emerging economies and ensuring equitable access to new technologies.
Timothy Were, Director of ICT at Kenya's State Department for Trade, and Leonard Chitundu, Telecommunications Officer at COMESA during a media briefing at a stakeholder's consultative meeting in NaNairobi. GATHA NGOTHO. Leonard Chitundu, Telecommunications Officer, COMESA./AGATHA NGOTHO.
The article provides a neutral overview of a policy initiative and stakeholder meeting.
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