Kenyan President William Ruto has called on Africa to take a more active role in shaping the technologies that will define the 21st century. He made the remarks during the High-Level Convening on the ‘Accra Reset’ held during the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ruto emphasized that Africa should not only adopt technologies developed elsewhere but also build technologies that define the century. This call to action is part of a broader effort to increase African participation in global technological advancements.
According to President Ruto, Africa must be a builder of the technologies defining this century and a contributor to the rules that govern them. He highlighted Kenya's leadership of the MasterKey Corridor, which connects trusted African skills and credentials to opportunities across borders. This initiative aims to create a platform for African skills and credentials to be recognized and utilized globally. Ruto's statement underscores the importance of African agency in technological development.
The President emphasized that Africa's task is to organize its capabilities at scale and strengthen its technological agency. This will require efforts to turn innovation into greater productivity, new enterprises, and opportunities for Africans. Ruto's vision for Africa's technological future is one of increased productivity, enterprise creation, and opportunities for its people. He stressed that technological progress must contribute to shared prosperity.
The Accra Reset provides a practical platform to advance this ambition, according to President Ruto. The initiative should help ensure that technological progress delivers shared prosperity. By working together, African countries can leverage technology to drive economic growth and create new opportunities. Ruto's call to action is part of a broader effort to increase African participation in global technological advancements.
President Ruto placed technology, innovation, and skills at the centre of his call for greater African participation in shaping the systems that will define the century. He linked the continent's technological ambitions to productivity, enterprise creation, and opportunities for its people. By focusing on these areas, Africa can ensure that technological progress benefits its people and drives economic growth.
The High-Level Convening on the ‘Accra Reset’ brought together global leaders to discuss the future of technological development in Africa. President Ruto's remarks during the convening highlighted the need for African countries to take a more active role in shaping global technological advancements. His call to action is part of a broader effort to increase African participation in global technological developments.
President Ruto's vision for Africa's technological future is one of increased agency and participation in global technological advancements. By working together, African countries can leverage technology to drive economic growth and create new opportunities. The Accra Reset provides a platform for Africa to advance its technological ambitions and ensure that technological progress delivers shared prosperity.
Key points
- President Ruto calls on Africa to play a greater role in developing 21st-century technologies
- Kenya leads the MasterKey Corridor, connecting trusted African skills and credentials to opportunities across borders
- The Accra Reset provides a platform for Africa to advance its technological ambitions and ensure shared prosperity
