Dear Listers,

UNESCO is supporting the AU in developing the AI Continental Strategy. The online consultations are scheduled as below, starting tomorrow.

You are all welcome to contribute, share with your networks and encourage partners to engage.

Consultation	Form for Input / deadline 25 April 2024
#1 Addressing and Mitigating AI Risks to Africa Online Consultation: 19 April 2024 Time: 1:00-2:45 PM (East African Time) Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX	https://forms.office.com/e/PrtYhqfsMS
#2 Seizing AI Opportunities for Social, Economic and Cultural Development in Africa Online Consultation: 22 April 2024 Time: 3:00 – 4:45 PM (East African Time) Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX	https://forms.office.com/e/bwaLTBgnSh
#3 Creating an AI Ecosystem and Capabilities for Harnessing the Potential Benefits of AI Online Consultation: 23 April 2024 Time: 3:00-2:45 PM (East African Time) Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX	https://forms.office.com/e/5QkRabDPG4
#4 Fostering regional coordination and multistakeholder collaboration to advance inclusive and beneficial AI in Africa Online Consultation: 24 April 2024 Time: 3:00 – 4:45 PM (East African Time) Zoom link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpdeurpzIvGNHA9JjTWoVzO8mbNZTuHWoX	https://forms.office.com/e/DQMA4XXeCN

Kind regards

Lydia

Lydia Gachungi

Regional Adviser on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists

Addis Ababa Liaison Office to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa/

National Office for Ethiopia.

Niger Building, 1st Floor (ECA Compound)

PO Box 1177 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Office Tel: +251 115443786

Mobile No: +251 945505333/ + 254722803724

Email:.l.gachungi@unesco.org

@LGachungi / @UNESCO_Addis