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EAC: regional emerging technology strategies

This dossier tracks EAC frameworks for AI, digital transformation and biotechnology, and their implementation.

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Kampala in 2010.
Kampala in 2010, archival illustration; the meeting is not shown. Todd Huffman, CC BY 2.0. — Todd Huffman — CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ — 2010, redimensionnement uniquement

Where things stand

On 31 October, the EAC announces their adoption in Kampala; rollout remains to be tracked.

Reported information

EAC announces AI and biotechnology strategies

The EAC announced on 31 October 2026 that ministers in Kampala had adopted regional strategies for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and biotechnology.

Kampala in 2010.
Kampala in 2010, archival illustration; the meeting is not shown. Todd Huffman, CC BY 2.0. — Todd Huffman — CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ — 2010, redimensionnement uniquement

Ministers also approved an introductory AI module for undergraduates, according to the statement.

States are to consider incorporating it into degree programmes, while IUCEA prepares an implementation framework. These decisions do not establish that the module is already being taught everywhere.

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