Launch of the Feasibility Study for the Applied AI Institute for the Indian Ocean at GITEX AFRICA 2024
On May 31, 2024, at GITEX AFRICA in Marrakech, Morocco, a significant milestone in digital education will be marked with the signing of a partnership to launch the feasibility study for establishing the Applied AI Institute for the Indian Ocean in Madagascar. This initiative addresses the urgent need for advanced skills in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology in Madagascar and the broader Indian Ocean region. PRESS RELEASE GITEX 2024.pdf284.53 KB
Key Leaders and Partners The project is led by prominent figures and organizations:
Tahina M. Razafindramalo, Minister of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts, and Telecommunications of Madagascar.
Pierre-Paul Ardile, President of Arkeup Madagascar.
Serge Miranda, Professor at the University of Côte d’Azur and ESTIA in France, and President of Datum Academy.
The Vision for the Institute The Applied AI Institute aims to provide accessible, world-class AI education through five strategic pillars:
Remote Learning: Leveraging MOOCs for large-scale, inclusive education, with a goal of training 10,000 Malagasy students annually from September 2024.
Virtual Tutoring: Personalized support via an AI-driven chatbot, "IAgora," for an enhanced learning experience.
Professional Integration: Collaborating with tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Oracle to offer job-oriented training and certifications.
Practical Approach: Hands-on projects in the institute's "digital farm," fostering real-world problem-solving skills.
Incremental Growth: Offering pathways to European-certified bachelor’s and master’s degrees, such as the Bihar programs from ESTIA.
Strategic Impact This institute will position Madagascar as a regional leader in AI education, fostering innovation, creating high-quality job opportunities, and addressing economic challenges through digital transformation.
About the Partners
Arkeup Madagascar: With over 700 engineers in Madagascar, Arkeup has been driving innovation and digital transformation for 15 years.
ESTIA: A leading engineering school in France, ESTIA is committed to international collaboration and offers cutting-edge programs like the eBIHAR master’s in AI.
Datum Academy: Specializing in online education, Datum Academy is dedicated to expanding access to quality learning in Africa.
A Message from the Leaders Minister Razafindramalo emphasized the transformative potential of this project for Madagascar, while Serge Miranda highlighted the institute’s ambition to become a beacon of digital education in Africa.
This groundbreaking initiative sets the stage for a new era of AI-driven education and innovation in the Indian Ocean region
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