Grain, author on GRAIN

Online Training Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Gender

17 February 2025 by Grain

The GRAIN network (Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network) is organising a training session on Friday 21 February 2025, from 10.00 to 13.00 GMT on the Zoom platform, to build the capacity of stakeholders on the topic of artificial intelligence and gender. This virtual workshop will provide a platform to raise awareness and equip participants with the tools to … Read more

Grain network members receive training on incorporating gender considerations into innovations in Artificial Intelligence

25 April 202530 January 2025 by Grain

On Monday 29 January 2025, the GRAIN network organised an online training session focusing on «Artificial Intelligence and Gender» for the beneficiaries of the Grain project, who are also members of the GRAIN network. One of the aims of the training was to enhance participants’ understanding of the integration of … Read more

IPAR’s contribution to the analysis of the political, legal, institutional and ethical frameworks for responsible AI in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal)

9 January 20257 January 2025 by Grain

In issue 16 of the journal: focusing on IPAR’s contribution to the analysis of the political, legal, institutional and ethical frameworks for responsible AI in West Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal) 16 | 2024 Artificial Intelligence: A catalyst for sustainable development in Africa Part One: Ethics and public policy Published in the … Read more

Highlights from the GRAIN Members’ Workshop

9 January 20257 January 2025 by Grain

Highlights from the GRAIN Members Workshop, held from 16 to 18 April 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. Related articles STEM AND EDUCATION: IDENTIFYING GENDER-RELATED GAPS Not so long ago, people lived and went about their lives in close-knit communities. Every vendor knew their customers personally and could make… sexual-violence-as-a-political-tool-during-the-elections-in-kenya This Machine Learning Glossary aims to … Read more

Webinar on the topic: Artificial Intelligence for productive and sustainable agriculture: integrating gender perspectives and strengthening the role of women

9 January 202515 October 2024 by Grain

The Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN) is organising a webinar on «Artificial intelligence for productive and sustainable agriculture: integrating gender perspectives and strengthening the role of women». The virtual event will take place on Monday 21 October 2024 from 3.00 pm GMT on the … platform Read more

Directory of Women in Artificial Intelligence in Africa

29 January 202630 September 2024 by Grain

Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most dynamic and promising fields in an ever-changing world. However, the representation of women in this sector remains limited, particularly in Africa. That is why the Gender and Artificial Intelligence Network (GRAIN Network) is providing you with this directory, specially designed for women working in … Read more

Responsible, ethical and feminist AI for development: challenges and solutions

7 January 202513 May 2024 by Grain

The illustration provides an overview of the discussions at the Gender Café and highlights the main areas covered: the potential of AI, its negative effects and some recommendations. Members of the artificial intelligence (AI) community in East Africa argue that there is an urgent need for ethical considerations, feminist approaches, as well as … Read more

Towards a pan-African strategy for artificial intelligence

7 January 202519 April 2024 by Grain

The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) has published a white paper and a roadmap for the development of artificial intelligence (AI), launching a coordinated effort towards a continent-wide approach to AI technologies. A promotional conceptual image shows Africans interacting with digital technologies White paper and … Read more