EAC Ministers Adopt Regional Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Strategies, Approve Establishment of Regional AI Foundational Module for Universities
East African Community Headquarters, Arusha, Tanzania 31st October, 2026 — The East African Community (EAC) Ministers responsible for Education, Science and Technology, Culture and Sports have adopted the EAC Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, the EAC Digital Transformation Strategy and the EAC Biotechnology Strategy, paving the way for a coordinated regional approach to emerging technologies, digital innovation and knowledge-driven economic transformation.
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