By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Rwanda has outlined its
approach to coordinating digital and artificial intelligence (AI) strategies to
advance AI infrastructure, create jobs and improve digital public services at
the Global AI & Digital Summit 2026 in South Korea.
Minister of State for ICT
and Innovation Yves Iradukunda joined a ministerial panel at the summit to
discuss how Digital and AI Compacts can turn national ambitions into action.
According to Rwanda’s
Ministry of ICT and Innovation, Iradukunda shared the country’s approach of
bringing existing digital and AI strategies together under one plan, with clear
targets and coordinated support from partners.
The approach is intended to
advance AI infrastructure, create employment opportunities and improve the
delivery of digital public services.
The discussions at the
summit focused on how countries can translate their digital and AI ambitions
into practical action through coordinated strategies and partnerships.
