By: Nana
Appiah Acquaye
Rwanda has called for
greater investment in digital skills and infrastructure, responsible innovation
and international cooperation to ensure that artificial intelligence
contributes to inclusive and sustainable development.
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe, made
the call during a Ministerial Meeting of the Global Governance Group (3G)
hosted by Singapore on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA81).
The meeting was held under
the theme “Building an AI-ready Country” as ministers discussed issues shaping
the future of artificial intelligence and digital development.
In his remarks, Nduhungirehe
highlighted the importance of investing in skills and digital infrastructure as
countries prepare their economies and societies for the growing adoption of AI.
He also stressed the need to
promote responsible innovation and strengthen international cooperation to
ensure that the development and deployment of artificial intelligence
contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.
The ministerial meeting
formed part of the high-level discussions taking place during UNGA81, providing
an opportunity for countries to exchange perspectives on the policies,
capabilities and partnerships required to prepare for an increasingly AI-driven
global economy.
Nduhungirehe also
highlighted the broader role of international cooperation in ensuring that
countries can build the capacity required to benefit from emerging technologies
while addressing the challenges associated with their development and use.
The Global Governance Group,
known as the 3G, has been convening ministerial breakfast meetings hosted by
Singapore for the past 17 years on the margins of the UN General Assembly.
The meetings seek to bridge
the gap between the Group of 20 (G20) and smaller and medium-sized nations,
providing a platform for dialogue on issues affecting global governance.
