Grain, author on GRAIN

Report on Inclusive and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in West Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks in Senegal, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso

13 September 2026 by Grain

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents a major opportunity to accelerate economic and social transformation in West Africa. However, its development also raises significant issues relating to data protection, equity, non-discrimination, diversity, inclusion and digital sovereignty. As part of Phase 2 of the Gender and Responsible AI Network … Read more

Governance of artificial intelligence in Senegal, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso: an analysis from the perspective of GEDI

13 September 202612 September 2026 by Grain

As part of Phase 2 of the GRAIN project, the GRAIN Network is publishing a series of four country briefs on inclusive and responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in Senegal, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso. These factsheets are taken from the report entitled «Inclusive and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Africa…’ Read more

Take a look at the GRAIN Network brochure

13 September 202612 September 2026 by Grain

Towards responsible, inclusive and equitable artificial intelligence in Africa. Discover the GRAIN Network (Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network), an African network that brings together researchers, experts, academics, innovators, civil society organisations and decision-makers to promote responsible and inclusive AI. Take a look at our brochure to find out more about our objectives, our activities, our … Read more

Artificial Intelligence in West Africa: GRAIN presents the findings of a comparative study aimed at more inclusive and accountable governance of AI

10 August 2026 by Grain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a driving force for transformation in economies and societies, but West Africa faces a major challenge: establishing a governance framework capable of reconciling innovation, ethics, inclusion and sovereignty. It is around this strategic issue that the Gender and Responsible AI Network (GRAIN) has brought together researchers, public decision-makers, … Read more

Inclusive artificial intelligence in West Africa: where do we stand?

6 August 2026 by Grain

Key findings from the study on AI policies in West Africa By Dr Marame Cissé, Dioulli Kane and Ndeye Magatte KEBE Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually transforming economies, public administrations and public services around the world. In West Africa, governments are stepping up initiatives to capitalise on this revolution … Read more

Webinar: Presentation of the Regional Report on Inclusive and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Policies in West Africa

23 July 2026 by Grain

As part of its ongoing activities, the Gender and Responsible AI Network (GRAIN) is organising a webinar to present the findings of its regional analytical report entitled: “Inclusive and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in West Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Policy, Legal and Institutional Frameworks in Senegal, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso.” The webinar will … Read more

Artificial Intelligence and Online Violence: New GRAIN Study Reveals the Digital Literacy Paradox

21 July 2026 by Grain

As African countries continue to invest in digital transformation and the development of digital skills, a new publication from the Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN) challenges a widely held assumption: that greater digital literacy automatically protects women from online violence. Published in April 2026 under the title *The Digital Literacy Paradox: Understanding Technology-Facilitated Violence Against …* Read more

Co-creating Responsible Artificial Intelligence Through a Gender-Transformative Approach

10 July 2026 by Grain

As part of Phase II of the GRAIN project, a Red-Teaming workshop on the GEDI (Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) Framework was organised to assess and strengthen the framework developed for the Smart Indigenous Weather (SIWA) application by the innovators, namely YUX Design, Kwara State University, DIPPER Lab, and Pixol. Discussions centred on several key … Read more

Assessment of Gender Bias in Machine Translation for Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromoo

7 July 2026 by Grain

Entitled “Gender Bias Evaluation in Machine Translation for Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromoo”, this study highlights the presence of gender bias in machine translation systems for three low-resource African languages: Amharic, Tigrinya and Afaan Oromoo. It shows that translation tools often assign stereotypical gender roles to professions, even when the source text is gender-neutral. Conducted … Read more

French-speaking Africa, together with NIYEL, is launching its Framework for Ethical, Inclusive and Responsible AI