On 3 September 2025, Dr Thompson Kwarkye, Principal Investigator for AfroGAIN, presented his research “AI Governance in the Global Context: Perspectives from Africa” at Lero’s Annual Conference hosted by the University of Limerick. His presentation examined how global frameworks for regulating artificial intelligence—such as the European Union’s AI Act—intersect with African contexts, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of implementing ethical, sociocultural, and political dimensions of AI governance across the continent.
Dr Kwarkye’s talk shed light on Africa’s growing technological landscape, exploring how countries such as Ghana and South Africa are developing governance models that reflect their own sociocultural realities and innovation ecosystems. He underscored the importance of recognising African agency in shaping the future of AI, rather than importing external frameworks wholesale. The presentation formed part of his broader Marie Skłodowska-Curie research on digital governance and global inequality, and it sparked rich discussion among participants about how inclusive governance can ensure that AI serves as a tool for equitable development worldwide.
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