Artificial intelligence, innovation and digital infrastructure will play a defining role in Africa’s next phase of economic growth, as global development leaders urge governments across the continent to adopt forward-looking strategies capable of unlocking opportunities in an increasingly technology-driven global economy.
The call was made at the opening of the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum (AEMF 2026) hosted by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Abuja, where policymakers, economists and development institutions examined strategies for strengthening Africa’s economic resilience and competitiveness.
Indermit Gill, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics at the World Bank Group, said artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for developing economies and should form part of their long-term economic strategies.
Gill urged governments to adopt “bold and forward-looking AI strategies”, arguing that developing economies must position themselves to benefit from the technology as it reshapes productivity, investment and global competitiveness.
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