African Technology Policy Studies Network
Project Title
For support for advancing artificial intelligence capacity in African higher education
Date
Sep. 11, 2025
Duration
36 months
Description
The African Technology Policy Studies Network (ATPS) is a transdisciplinary network promoting science, technology, and innovation (STI) capabilities for Africa’s sustainable development. With over 5,000 members across 51 countries spanning researchers, policymakers, civil society and the private sector,ATPS serves as a critical research platform for Africa’s knowledge generation in STI. Theproposed project, ARISE, seeks to enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capacity in Africa’s higher education ecosystem.With support from the Corporation, ATPS will provide doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships in AI Studies, organize trainings, work with universities to develop and revise AI Studies curricula, and organize policy dialogues to shape the adoption and regulation of AI innovations.