AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Governance: The UN and ITU launched the AI for Good Global Commission, putting top AI CEOs in the same room as heads of state, with a first session in Geneva on July 8 after a new AI risk report. Disability Tech in West Africa: ECOWAS handed over assistive devices to children with disabilities in Nigeria, with Togo included in the first phase, pushing access to assistive technology and local systems. Hidden Hunger: A new focus on “hidden hunger” highlights micronutrient shortages across Africa, linking it to weaker learning, health, and productivity. Flood Science & Planning: Ghana’s climate scientists say Accra floods can’t be blamed on climate change alone, pointing to drainage and urban planning failures; the rains were linked to a storm system from Togo. Togo-Linked Regional Tech: The Port of Lomé is discussed as a transshipment hub, and AfCFTA customs digitisation efforts aim to cut border delays through interoperable systems. Games Funding: Google Play launched an equity-free Indie Games Fund for Africa, including support for studios in 32 countries.
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