By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
The Ethiopian Artificial
Intelligence Institute is strengthening technological cooperation with
international partners, following a visit by a senior delegation from the U.S.
Embassy to explore opportunities for collaboration in Ethiopia’s technology sector.
During the visit, the Deputy
Director General of the institute, Taye Girma, welcomed the delegation and
guided them through the institute’s achievements in robotics, smart police
stations, cargo tracking and other fields.
He also provided a
comprehensive explanation of the new research and development projects
currently underway at the institute.
During discussions, the
delegation highlighted the vast opportunities for U.S. institutions to
demonstrate their partnership by participating in Ethiopia’s technology sector.
Soledad Rogers, Deputy
Assistance Coordinator at the East Africa Foreign Assistance Hub and a member
of the delegation, emphasised the critical role of artificial intelligence in
identifying problems before they occur and tailoring swift solutions.
Rogers also stated that
Ethiopia’s journey in the technology landscape represents a major milestone for
the country’s development.
The Deputy Assistance
Coordinator added that bilateral relations between Ethiopia and the United
States continue to rest on a strong foundation in the technology sector.
The visit forms part of the
Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute’s efforts to strengthen
technological cooperation with international partners and countries, while
creating opportunities for collaboration in research, development and
innovation.
