 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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Sarah Abdulkerim

Jonas Kgomo

Zainab Chirwa

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.

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