{"id":3118,"date":"2026-06-12T04:35:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=3118"},"modified":"2026-06-12T04:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T04:35:57","slug":"ethiopian-artificial-intelligence-institute-and-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-discuss-future-collaboration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/ethiopian-artificial-intelligence-institute-and-bill-melinda-gates-foundation-discuss-future-collaboration\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute and Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation Discuss Future Collaboration"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/723599679_1033030105760443_6418780985217512990_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN Plus-June 12, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) and the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation have held bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in technology development and implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A delegation led by Ankur Vora, President of the Foundation&#8217;s Africa and India Offices, paid a working visit to the Institute as part of efforts to explore new areas of partnership that could support Ethiopia&#8217;s ongoing digital transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/722030824_1033030062427114_8084805034700674952_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the discussions, the Institute&#8217;s Director General, Worku Gachena (PhD), highlighted how Ethiopia is harnessing artificial intelligence to advance the country&#8217;s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He also presented a range of locally developed AI solutions and achievements in key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, finance, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/720019177_1033030345760419_1508995468480995225_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two sides discussed potential areas of collaboration, with particular emphasis on cloud infrastructure development, human capital capacity building, and support for emerging startups. The discussions are expected to continue as both institutions work toward establishing a long-term partnership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute serves as a government center of excellence dedicated to accelerating Ethiopia&#8217;s transition to a digital economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/06\/721410720_1033030779093709_3127230934289506725_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation, established in 2000, is among the world&#8217;s largest philanthropic organizations, supporting initiatives in health, education, agriculture, and poverty reduction across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By Birhanu Workneh<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus-June 12, 2026 The Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) and the Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation have held bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation in technology development and implementation. 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