Grain, author on GRAIN

As part of phase II of the GRAIN (Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network) project, the YUX Cultural AI Lab has been selected to take part in the co-construction [...].

14 April 2026 by Grain

As part of the GRAIN project, a webinar focusing on "Agritech and AI: including women for sustainable agriculture in Africa" was held on 10 September 2025 on the Zoom platform. The meeting highlighted the potential of AI to transform agriculture and empower women, provided ... Read more

GRAIN selects Kwara State University and its AI4WIA 2.0 project to co-construct a GEDI matrix applied to the agricultural calendar.

13 March 202613 March 2026 by Grain

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GRAIN selects YUX Cultural AI Lab to co-develop a GEDI matrix applied to local languages in maternal health

27 February 2026 by Grain

Dans le cadre de la phase II du projet GRAIN (Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network), le YUX Cultural AI Lab a été sélectionné pour participer à la co-construction d’une matrice GEDI (Genre – Égalité – Diversité – Inclusion). Cette sélection s’inscrit dans une dynamique d’accompagnement des solutions d’IA existantes afin d’y intégrer de manière … Read more

GRAIN and DIPPER Lab Collaborate to Develop GEDI Framework for SIWA

23 February 2026 by Grain

The Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN) has partnered with DIPPER Lab under the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) programme to develop a Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (GEDI) framework for the Smart Indigenous Weather App (SIWA). This collaboration, funded through EmpowerHerAI – Advancing Gender Equality and Responsible AI in Sub-Saharan Africa via GRAIN, … Read more

Systematic review of the literature on bias assessment and mitigation in automatic speech recognition models for low-resource African languages

The study entitled "Gender disparity in STEM programmes in Kenya: the case of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology", conducted by DeKUT researchers and published in 2024 as part of the GRAIN project, analyses gender inequalities in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields in Kenya. ...22 January 2026 by Grain

Entitled "Systematic literature review on bias assessment and mitigation in automatic speech recognition models for resource-poor African languages", this study highlights a major issue in inclusive artificial intelligence: biases related to gender, accent, dialect and linguistic under-representation, ... Read more

GRAIN at the SALTIS Dakar technological innovation event

As part of the second phase of the GRAIN project, an IPAR team made up of Diouli Kane, GRAIN project coordinator, Fatou Kiné Cissé, research assistant, and Ndeye Magatte Kebe, GRAIN project communications manager, took part in the fourth edition of SALTIS, held on 25 and 26 November. Read more

Rebecca Ryakitimbo, Grain laureate recognized among Africa's top young AI talents

11 December 2025 by Grain

La Tanzanienne Rebecca Ryakitimbo, bénéficiaire de la première phase du projet Grain, figure parmi les 40 Meilleurs Accomplisseurs de l’IA en Afrique. Elle occupe la 24ᵉ place dans la catégorie des Champions Continentaux, qui distingue les leaders dont les contributions exceptionnelles façonnent le développement de l’intelligence artificielle et soutiennent la construction d’entreprises ainsi que la … Read more

Gender Disparity in STEM Programs in Kenya: Case of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

4 November 202531 October 2025 by Grain

L’étude intitulée « Disparité entre les sexes dans les programmes STEM au Kenya : le cas de l’Université de technologie Dedan Kimathi », menée par des chercheurs de DeKUT et publiée en 2024 dans le cadre du projet GRAIN, analyse les inégalités de genre dans les domaines STEM (sciences, technologies, ingénierie et mathématiques) au Kenya. … Read more

Artificial intelligence and inclusion: empowering women in agriculture

16 March 202612 September 2025 by Grain

Dans le cadre du projet GRAIN, un webinaire axé sur « Agritech et IA : inclure les femmes pour une agriculture durable en Afrique » a été organisé le 10 septembre 2025 sur la plateforme Zoom. La rencontre a permis de mettre en lumière le potentiel de l’IA pour transformer l’agriculture et autonomiser les femmes, à condition … Read more

Webinar on Agritech and women: what AI guidelines for greater inclusion?

31 October 20258 September 2025 by Grain

Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN) is organising a webinar on Wednesday 10 September from 10.30am to 12 noon on the Zoom platform. On the theme of "Agritech and women: which AI orientations for better inclusion?", this virtual discussion aims to collectively reflect on the challenges and opportunities linked to the integration of ... Read more