Rebecca Ryakitimbo from Tanzania, a beneficiary of the first phase of the Grain project, is among the 40 Top Achievers in AI in Africa. She ranks 24th in the Continental Champions category, which recognizes leaders whose outstanding contributions are shaping the development of artificial intelligence and supporting the creation of businesses and the promotion of AI adoption across the continent.
This ranking, which highlights the forty Africans under the age of forty who have had a remarkable and transformational impact in the field of AI, is based on a rigorous evaluation. The jury considered several criteria, such as the candidates' influence on global discourse around AI, their role in developing policies and governance frameworks, their capacity for technological innovation, the scope of their leadership within major institutions, the breadth of their work, their contributions to the advancement of research, their publications on recognized platforms, and the international awards they have received. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
The ranking also includes other honorary categories, including International Pioneer, which recognizes individuals who build bridges between continents and whose innovations are recognized internationally. The Solid Contributors category honors professionals whose consistent contributions represent one of the pillars of AI development in Africa. Finally, the Rising Stars category recognizes emerging leaders whose growing influence heralds the next generation of excellence in this field.
As part of the Grain project, Rebecca Ryakitimbo led the initiative entitled “Integrating gender into AI: a perspective from French- and English-speaking East Africa.” This project explored the consideration of gender in AI systems in several countries in the region, including Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda for English-speaking East Africa, as well as Rwanda, Burundi, and the DRC for French-speaking East Africa.
Technician, writer, researcher, and nature enthusiast, Rebecca Ryakitimbo dedicates her work to mobilizing technological solutions to address community challenges, particularly through engagement in digital policies.
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