UNDP, Microsoft-Backed Centre for Digital, AI Skills Launches in Kenya
TLDR
- Kenya launches Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and AI Skills in partnership with UNDP and Microsoft at Kenya School of Government in Nairobi.
- Center aims to upskill public sector employees across Africa, focusing on critical skills like human-centered problem-solving and systems thinking.
- Training aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, promoting quality education, economic growth, and reduced inequalities.
Kenya, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Microsoft, has launched the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi.
The center aims to upskill public sector employees across Africa, enhancing innovation and improving service delivery through digital and AI technologies. Training will focus on critical skills like human-centered problem-solving and systems thinking, preparing employees to address future challenges.
The center also aligns with Sustainable Development Goals, promoting quality education, economic growth, and reduced inequalities. A proposed Public Sector Innovation Fund will provide micro-grants to encourage civil servants to apply their new skills to real-world challenges.
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Key Takeaways
The new digital and AI skills center is set to accelerate Africa’s digital transformation and supports Kenya’s National Digital Master Plan 2022-2032, which seeks to boost digital literacy among 300,000 public servants. The center will enhance public service delivery and drive innovation across the continent by equipping public sector employees with key digital skills. Similar initiatives, such as Microsoft’s Software Testing Centre and Google’s product development hub in Nairobi, highlight Kenya’s growing role as a digital innovation leader in Africa.
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