African Bank Pushes AI Training to Accelerate Continent’s Development Goals

Addis Ababa, August 13, 2025 (ENA) - Africa’s premier financial institution is betting on artificial intelligence to fast-track the continent’s flagship development plan.

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has funded specialized AI training for officials across African Union member states, aiming to sharpen monitoring of Agenda 2063 targets.

Held in Lusaka, Zambia, the intensive five-day workshop equipped participants with hands-on experience using platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, and Perplexity.

AU Commission and African Capacity Building Foundation co-hosted the event, focusing on harnessing digital tools for tracking progress in the Second Ten-Year Implementation Plan (2024–2033).

Abibu Tamu, the Bank’s lead program coordinator, stressed AI’s transformative potential: “These tools revolutionize how data gets analyzed, enabling targeted policies and smarter resource allocation.”

Beyond technical skills, the sessions fostered peer learning among nations. Delegates shared best practices for embedding AI in national planning a critical move as Africa seeks evidence-based solutions for infrastructure, poverty reduction, and industrialization targets.

The Bank’s backing signals its commitment to innovation-driven development. As digital transformation reshapes governance, could AI become Africa’s secret weapon in closing implementation gaps? With Agenda 2063’s ambitious vision of integrated prosperity, such tech-enabled accountability might prove indispensable, News Ghana reported.