
Rwanda Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution
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A Partner of the World Economic Forum Network for Global Technology Governance, accelerating the inclusive adoption of 4IR technologies in Rwanda.
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Today, DCM Arthur Asiimwe delivered a keynote at the panel “The Global Impact of AI,” in Washington DC highlighting Rwanda’s AI vision and Africa’s growing leadership in shaping ethical, inclusive AI solutions. “ #Rwanda has established several centers of excellence in Al & data


“Africa must not be a passive recipient of global AI policies. We must ensure AI governance reflects our unique needs. Rwanda is doing its part...” Arthur Asiimwe Keynote at the “Global Impact of AI”, Washington D.C. | May 1, 2025 #AI #AIGovernance #GlobalTech


“No individual event is going to solve all the problems, but we require these kinds of convenings to keep up the momentum and energy.” Check out the article below from African Business that spotlighted the timeliness of #GAISAfrica2025 as an Africa-specific event that was billed



We need renewable energy for compute and to power AI. During #GAISAfrica2025, we caught up with Bilha Ndirangu on the projected energy demand for AI and how young people have a role to play in the emerging opportunities of the green economy. Watch the conversation below👇:

From policy to infrastructure, global partnerships to local talent, Yves Iradukunda, Permanent Secretary at Ministry of ICT and Innovation | Rwanda, shares his unfiltered insights on how Rwanda is embracing AI not just as a buzzword, but as a catalyst for inclusive, sustainable growth. 🎥 Catch the full


"The continent accounts for the world’s youngest population, with over 60% under the age of 25. By 2035, more young Africans will enter the workforce each year than in the rest of the world combined." Read more from Mastercard Foundation on the part that African youth have to play in

AI is providing more opportunities to enhance efficiency, thereby creating value—a key consideration for institutional investors such as the Rwanda Social Security Board. Hear more from Regis Rugemanshuro, CEO of Rwanda Social Security Board, on how AI has positively impacted investment



How does one go about managing water infrastructure for a city? We caught up with Fred Swaniker, Founder of San Technologies on the sidelines of #GAISAfrica2025 to gain an understanding on how they use AI to solve complex problems at scale for fortune 500 companies, governments

At #picoCTFAfrica 2025, students from Rwanda Coding Academy - RCA claimed the top three positions in the high school category—earning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place after competing with peers from 20+ African countries. Congratulations to these brilliant students for showcasing Rwanda’s rising




How can AI unlock financial access for the informal sector, create jobs for Africa's growing youth population, and help communities address problems that have persisted for generations? Listen to this informative conversation between Maxwell Gomera & Zain Verjee as they examine how

🎊Great news: Rwanda’s new Data Sharing Policy has been approved! This means public institutions will soon be able to share data more easily, safely, and efficiently. In the coming weeks, we’ll share how it works, why it matters, and what to expect. Let’s continue building a


📢 NEW ARTICLE: We are proud to announce a new article in Nature Medicine, highlighting groundbreaking research trials in Rwanda, Kenya, and Nigeria that evaluate the safety and effectiveness of AI-enabled clinical decision support tools. The article showcases the pioneering work
