Thank you so much, thank you very much.
Well, the digital revolution is reshaping our world at an unprecedent pace. (The) rapid advancement of technology offers immense opportunities, but it also brings with it the responsabilty to ensure that these innovations support environmental sustainability and equitable growth. To achieve a future where technology serves as force for good, we must focus on integrating digital solutions with sustainable practices and fostering collaborations that bridge gaps and drive progress ensuring that no one is left behind.
Today, I am thrilled to share with you an initiative that embodies this vision: the AI Hub for sustainable development, co-designed by Italy’s G7 presidency in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme. This iniatiative exemplifes our commitment to leveraging AI for sustainable development and global progress with a focus on the African continent. It reflects our convinction that the path to the future must be inclusive and equitable, benefitting every corner of our world. Our journey is creating this AI Hub has been guided by collaboration, inclusivity, and a shared vision for the future of AI. We started by engaging with the African Union and securing the support of our G7 partners, we consulted with over 100 stakeholders, engaged with more than 300 AI startups across Africa, and initiated 80 partnerships focused on local language digitization. This collaborative effort ensures that the future of AI is shaped by diverse voices, perspectives, and innovative ideas. Our approach is centred around four critical pillars: data, computing power, talent, and enabling ecosystems.
We are committing to deeping partnerships with our private sector and industry to strengthen the foundations and scale AI solutions that address the most pressing global challenges we heard today, whether it’s trasforming energy, revolutionizing agriculture, improving health care, managing water resources, enhancing education and infrastructure, we have seen it all today, well presented here. AI holds the potential to tackle these issues in ways we have only begun to imagine. The AI Hub is also a cornerstone of Italy’s Mattei plan reinforcing our dedication to sustainable development and innovation in Africa. This iniatitive wants to go beyond technology transfer: it’s about co-creating, creating solutions together, learning from each other and growing together. We believe that Africa must be a true partner in shaping the future of AI, and we are committed to ensuring that this journey is one of mutual growth and shared benefits. As we stand at this pivotal moment of the Global Digital Compact, I invite you to join us in this trasformative endeavor. Together we can harness the power of AI to view a future where technology enhances our lives, protects our planet, and ensures prosperity for all.
Thank you very much.
