The African Development Bank is backing a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) training initiative aimed at advancing the implementation of Africa’s development blueprint, Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. Through its Joint Secretariat Support Office, the Bank provided technical and financial assistance for the 5th Annual Training Workshop for African Union Member States on leveraging AI for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the Second Ten-Year Plan (2024–2033) of Agenda 2063.
The five-day workshop, held in Lusaka, Zambia, was jointly organized by the African Union Commission and the African Capacity Building Foundation. It brought together representatives from AU Member States to strengthen their ability to use AI tools and digital innovations for tracking and reporting progress on Agenda 2063. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to boost institutional and human capacity across the continent.
Participants engaged in hands-on training with emerging AI platforms, including Ailyse, ChatGPT, Google AI Studio, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. These sessions focused on enhancing data analysis, improving decision-making, and fostering evidence-based policy development aligned with Agenda 2063 priorities.
The Bank’s involvement underscores its wider commitment to promoting results-based planning, innovation, and digital transformation within the African Union framework. Speaking at the event, Abibu Tamu, Lead Programme Co-ordinator at the African Development Bank Group, highlighted how AI tools are transforming data collection, analysis, and reporting, enabling targeted policy interventions and efficient resource use.
The workshop also provided a platform for peer learning and exchange of best practices, with participating countries sharing innovative methods in national development planning and results-based reporting.
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