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ACAII — ACTS AI INSTITUTE

Africa shaping
its AI future.

Research that informs decisions. People equipped to lead. Innovation shaped by the communities it serves.

Knowledge into practice

AI begins with
people and purpose.

ACAII is the ACTS AI INSTITUTE, part of the African Centre for Technology Studies. Its work connects policy research, skills development and technology brokerage with the responsible use of digital technologies.

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Our products

Tools that move knowledge into action.

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Practical guidance

SRAIS Playbook

Scaling Responsible AI Solutions

Step-by-step guidance for developing and scaling responsible AI across the solution lifecycle.

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Assessment & action

SRAIS Assessment Tool

Assess, document and act

Assess responsibility and scalability, identify gaps and turn findings into practical actions.

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Knowledge & collaboration

CoP Platform

Community of Practice

A shared space for peer learning, knowledge exchange and collaboration among African AI innovators.

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Selected programmes

Research. Talent. Real-world questions.

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Responsible innovation

SRAIS Mentorship

Supporting developers to think through responsible growth alongside experienced mentors.

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Research & learning

AI4D Scholarships

Connecting African researchers with opportunities to develop their AI capabilities.

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Collaboration

UK–Kenya AI Challenge Fund

Bringing institutions together around applied research, ethics and AI safety.

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Knowledge

A place to learn.
A starting point to act.

Find tools, guides and programme materials produced by ACAII or its former Digital Economy Programme.

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Work with ACAII

Better questions.
Shared possibilities.

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