[Dossier] Intelligence artificielle : gouverner, investir, transformer

[Feature report] Artificial intelligence: governance, investment, transformation ruckkeenee@afd.fr Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 - 14:14 Analysis July 21, 2026 Activé Digital and InnovationGovernanceEducation and Training Digital and Innovation Intelligence artificielle : gouverner, investir, transformer The future of artificial intelligence (AI) is not being shaped solely by the world's leading technology powers. International governance, investment in innovation ecosystems, and African-led innovation are all helping redefine the landscape. This feature explores why countries across the Global South are set to become full participants in the AI revolution. AI governance: Defining an alternative path in the Global South As AFD takes part in the AI for Good Summit, two recent studies it supports outline ways to build a model of AI governance that fully includes countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa. Read the article © OCDE How can we ensure equitable technological development in the age of AI and data? Bridging the technology gap between countries and ensuring they are all ready for AI will require substantial investment. To help guide both public and private investors, AFD has developed the AI Investment Potential Index (AIIPI), which measures countries' potential to attract investment in AI. Read the article © Backdrop Ltd / Proparco Artificial intelligence, a driving force for change in Africa AI is doing more than reshaping technology. It is already transforming Africa’s future. From health and education to agriculture, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to address some of the continent’s most pressing social, economic, and environmental challenges. Its unprecedented potential could prove to be a game changer. Read the article © Cultural Video Production LTD/Fredrick Ochieng / AFD New Delhi summit calls for AI in the public interest One year after co-chairing the AI Action Summit in Paris with France, India hosted the first AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. The objective was to promote practical AI solutions tailored to local contexts that serve the public interest and support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Read the article © Hitesh Choudhary / Unsplash Further reading Financial and digital inclusion for women in Africa: seven years of action by the G7 Partnership • Gender Equality • Financial Systems Published on July 1, 2026 AFD Group and innovation Published on January 26, 2026 AI and linguistic diversity in Africa Published on April 20, 2023