AI and the Future of Work in Africa White Paper
Abstract
This white paper is the output of a multidisciplinary workshop in Nairobi (Nov 2023). Led by a cross-organisational team including Microsoft Research, NEPAD, Lelapa AI, and University of Oxford. The workshop brought together diverse thought-leaders from various sectors and backgrounds to discuss the implications of Generative AI for the future of work in Africa. Discussions centred around four key themes: Macroeconomic Impacts; Jobs, Skills and Labour Markets; Workers' Perspectives and Africa-Centris AI Platforms. The white paper provides an overview of the current state and trends of generative AI and its applications in different domains, as well as the challenges and risks associated with its adoption and regulation. It represents a diverse set of perspectives to create a set of insights and recommendations which aim to encourage debate and collaborative action towards creating a dignified future of work for everyone across Africa.
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@article{arxiv.2411.10091,
title = {AI and the Future of Work in Africa White Paper},
author = {Jacki O'Neill and Vukosi Marivate and Barbara Glover and Winnie Karanu and Girmaw Abebe Tadesse and Akua Gyekye and Anne Makena and Wesley Rosslyn-Smith and Matthew Grollnek and Charity Wayua and Rehema Baguma and Angel Maduke and Sarah Spencer and Daniel Kandie and Dennis Ndege Maari and Natasha Mutangana and Maxamed Axmed and Nyambura Kamau and Muhammad Adamu and Frank Swaniker and Brian Gatuguti and Jonathan Donner and Mark Graham and Janet Mumo and Caroline Mbindyo and Charlette N'Guessan and Irene Githinji and Lesego Makhafola and Sean Kruger and Olivia Etyang and Mulang Onando and Joe Sevilla and Nanjira Sambuli and Martin Mbaya and Paul Breloff and Gideon M. Anapey and Tebogo L. Mogaleemang and Tiyani Nghonyama and Muthoni Wanyoike and Bhekani Mbuli and Lawrence Nderu and Wambui Nyabero and Uzma Alam and Kayode Olaleye and Caroline Njenga and Abigail Sellen and David Kairo and Rutendo Chabikwa and Najeeb G. Abdulhamid and Ketry Kubasu and Chinasa T. Okolo and Eugenia Akpo and Joel Budu and Issa Karambal and Joseph Berkoh and William Wasswa and Muchai Njagwi and Rob Burnet and Loise Ochanda and Hanlie de Bod and Elizabeth Ankrah and Selemani Kinyunyu and Mutembei Kariuki and Angel Maduke and Kizito Kiyimba and Farida Eleshin and Lillian Secelela Madeje and Catherine Muraga and Ida Nganga and Judy Gichoya and Tabbz Maina and Samuel Maina and Muchai Mercy and Millicent Ochieng and Stephanie Nyairo},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2411.10091},
year = {2024}
}