Forum Bolstering Public-Private Partnership in AI Held in Addis

Addis Ababa, May 8, 2025 (ENA) -- A forum that aims at enhancing public-private partnership in the Artificial Intelligence ecosystem in Ethiopia was held in Addis Ababa today.

Speaking on the occasion, Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute Director General Worku Gachena said the forum would open a new era in enhancing partnership between public and private sectors in the AI ecosystem.

According to him, the institute is working diligently to make Ethiopia benefit from the emerging AI sector.

It is high time for strong collaboration of the public and the private sectors to exploit opportunities in AI, the director-general stressed.

To this effect, the institute is working closely with public and private sectors by focusing on capacity building training such as machine learning and data science.

He pointed out that public-private sector partnership is of paramount importance in addressing challenges and exploiting opportunities of artificial intelligence.

On his part, Ethiopian Investment Holdings CEO Brook Taye emphasized the importance exploiting opportunities of AI in boosting and enhancing the effectiveness and productivity of public enterprises and the private sector.

He said the private and the public sectors need to be open for start-ups and AI driven technologies.

Ethiopian Investment Holdings, in this regard, is committed to providing all the necessary support for start-ups, the private sector and public enterprises to improve the utilization of AI driven technologies through various mechanisms and platforms, the CEO pledged.

The forum, attended by representatives of the private sector, researchers, startups and  other stakeholders, showcased AI products and discussed the current AI technologies, challenges that hinder the development of AI, and other AI related issues.