 The Equiano Institute is a grassroots community-led effort that brings together individuals from social sciences and technical areas to work on the technical alignment and governance of AI for Africa and broadly the Global South.

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Jonas Kgomo

Brian Muhia

Daniel Akinmade Emejulu

Tom Westgarth

The Technical Development team at the Equiano Institute collaborates to design and implement AI solutions tailored for the unique challenges faced by communities in Africa and the Global South. By leveraging expertise from both social sciences and technology, the team focuses on ensuring the technical alignment and ethical governance of AI, fostering equitable access and empowering local voices in decision-making processes.

Technical Development

The AI Research and Policy team at the Equiano Institute focuses on fostering responsible AI development and governance tailored to the needs of Africa and the Global South. This multidisciplinary team conducts research, develops policies, and engages with stakeholders to ensure that AI technologies are aligned with ethical standards and societal values, while also driving discussions and awareness through events and collaborative initiatives.

AI Research and Policy

AI & Society

The Leadership Team at the Equiano Institute is responsible for guiding the strategic vision and operational direction of the organization. They focus on fostering collaboration between social sciences and technical fields to ensure the ethical development and governance of AI technologies in Africa and the Global South. Through thought leadership and community engagement, they aim to address societal challenges posed by AI while promoting inclusive and equitable tech solutions.

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AI & Economics

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Equiano Institute

Org chart

Board & advisors

Teams

Technical Development

AI Research and Policy

AI & Society

Leadership Team

AI & Economics

AI & Healthcare

Offices

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