{"id":20260,"date":"2024-04-16T22:12:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-16T20:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grain-africa.org\/?p=20260"},"modified":"2024-04-17T01:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-04-16T23:25:20","slug":"20260-autosave-v1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grain-africa.org\/en\/kampala-abrite-une-session-dechanges-et-de-partages-du-reseau-grain\/","title":{"rendered":"Kampala is hosting a GRAIN Network session for discussion and knowledge-sharing"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Network for Gender and Responsible Artificial Intelligence (GRAIN), comprising the consortium members (Ipar, Sunbird and CSEA) as well as the beneficiaries of the GRAIN project, will meet from 16 to 18 April 2024, in Kampala (Uganda) to a working session focused on discussion and knowledge-sharing on the theme: \u00abA collaborative approach to responsible AI and gender\u00bb.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim of the meeting is to encourage collaboration and the exchange of knowledge amongst network members, to identify obstacles and opportunities for achieving the network\u2019s objectives, and to develop strategies and action plans to address key issues relating to GRAIN\u2019s mission. \u00a0There will also be a focus on strengthening ties and improving communication within the GRAIN network to foster ongoing collaboration and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the start of the meeting, Professor Engineer Bainomugissha, representing Sunbird AI, welcomed the participants with a presentation on Uganda \u2013 particularly Kampala, which is hosting the event \u2013 and on his institution\u2019s achievements in using AI for the benefit of communities. According to Professor Bainomugissha, Uganda is the \u201cpearl of Africa\u201d, with the continent\u2019s youngest population (77% of the population under the age of 25) and more than 40 languages spoken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For her part, Dr Laure Tall, Director of Research at Ipar, emphasised in her speech \u00abthe extraordinary potential of AI to boost inclusive development across the African continent\u00bb. Indeed, she pointed out that a recent study suggests that AI could help achieve 134 of the United Nations\u2019 169 Sustainable Development Goals. This encompasses solutions ranging from improving access to healthcare to combating climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Dr Tall, it is crucial to invest in high-quality and disaggregated data for AI. Current data do not provide a complete picture of women, let alone African women. However, disaggregating data is not as simple as counting men and women. Data collection for AI also requires intersectional approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She highlighted the fact that artificial intelligence could also exacerbate inequalities and the digital divide because, as she explains, there is a considerable digital imbalance between men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Dr Adedeji Adeniran, Director of Research at CSEA, AI will have a positive impact on society\u2019s economy. However, the benefits of AI will be unevenly distributed due to gender bias in the use and production of data for AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of three days, participants will adopt a participatory approach through a range of sessions, including presentations of beneficiaries\u2019 projects, group work to draw up the network\u2019s founding documents, and discussions on the network\u2019s next steps, amongst other activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By the end of this workshop, participants are expected to have gained a better understanding of, and greater awareness regarding, the GRAIN network\u2019s mission, objectives and activities. Furthermore, action plans and strategies will be drawn up to address the challenges identified and capitalise on the opportunities arising within the framework of the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also involve strengthening links and collaboration between members of the GRAIN network, which will foster greater synergy and collective impact in achieving shared objectives. Furthermore, members will see greater involvement from participants in actively contributing to the development and sustainability of the GRAIN network\u2019s initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It should be noted that since its official launch in November 2023, the network has organised five webinars and five regular meetings with beneficiaries and network members. It should also be noted that the GRAIN network aims to function as a \u201cspace for collaboration\u201d, bringing together African stakeholders with the necessary expertise, including for-profit organisations, non-profit organisations, universities, governments and research bodies, to enable self-sustainability by building on existing capacities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRAIN is being set up as part of the Artificial Intelligence for Development in Africa (AI4D Africa) programme, with financial support from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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