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Artificial intelligence is advancing at remarkable speed, transforming global economies and everyday life. With its power to unlock knowledge, boost productivity, and open new markets, AI holds immense potential to drive jobs, industries, and economic transformation in developing countries. And in the food sector, AI can help smallholder farmers increase yields and strengthen resilience.
But turning this potential into reality calls for investments in foundational elements like digital infrastructure, governance, and skills, while developing practical AI applications, including “Small AI”. What should countries prioritize?
Join the World Bank Group for a conversation with experts, policymakers, and innovators on how countries can strengthen their AI foundations—and harness these technologies to drive inclusive growth in sectors like agriculture and beyond.
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Speakers
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Éliane Ubalijorois
Chief Executive Officer, CIFOR-ICRAF
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Christine Zhenwei Qiang
Global Director, Digital, The World Bank
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Shobha Shetty
Global Director, Agriculture and Food, The World Bank
Moderator
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Catherine Cheney
Senior Editor, Special Coverage, Devex
Poll
What do you see as the biggest opportunity for AI to benefit people?
Learning Resources
Digital Progress and Trends Report: Strengthening AI Foundations
This data-driven flagship report looks at how AI is reshaping economies and societies—and why building the four Cs (Connectivity, Compute, Context, Competency) is key to inclusive growth.
Links will be available soon
Harnessing AI to Transform Agriculture
Covering 60 case studies featuring how AI is adaptable across diverse contexts and how public-private partnerships can drive innovation, this report highlights how AI can transform agricultural production for smallholder farmers in developing countries.
Links will be available soon