Ethiopia turns to AI to train young people for jobs
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Fanamc
Ethiopian governor Eyob Tekalign outlined artificial intelligence and digital training initiatives designed to bring young people’s skills into line with labour-market needs. Projects include AI-powered learning support tools and a careers guidance platform developed with the World Bank, at a ministerial meeting on private investment in skills.
Ethiopian governor Eyob Tekalign presented a strategy combining artificial intelligence, digital training and private investment to prepare young people for jobs in demand in the labour market. He outlined it at the Human Capital Ministerial Conclave on Private Capital for Skills, according to Fanamc.
The measures cited include the National AI Policy, the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, the Digital Ethiopia 2030 programme and the Five Million Coders initiative, which aims to develop digital skills. Eyob Tekalign highlighted their role in linking learning with employment opportunities.
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