Establishing the Africa Center for AI Governance (ACAG)

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The Africa Center for AI Governance (ACAG) is building the continent’s first institution dedicated to embedding African values, philosophies, and perspectives into global AI safety and governance conversations. Our goal is to ensure that Africa is not left behind, or worse, misrepresented, as powerful actors race to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

What We’re Doing

  • Conduct original research on African values and AI ethics
  • Host policy roundtables with African and global experts
  • Build a digital platform for discourse, resources, and outreach
  • Forge institutional partnerships across academia, policy, and tech

Funding Goals (Quarterly)
Primary goal: $80,000
Stretch goal: $150,000

Funds will support

  • Research publications
  • Staff and operational costs
  • Convenings with policymakers and ethicists
  • Launch of our public digital hub

Transparency & Accountability

  • Supporters can track progress via our website and quarterly reports
  • All publications and roundtable outcomes will be open access
  • No controversial ethical risks identified - project promotes equity and inclusion in global tech policy

Collaborators
Currently pre-launch with no official collaborators or funders confirmed
We invite allies in academia, policy, and philanthropy to join us
If you believe you would be a valuable addition to our board or an advisor to the project, feel free to reach out.

Contest?
This is not a submission to any contest. It’s a mission-driven project responding to a critical global need.

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