Moving from fascination with AI to tangible productivity gains
May 11, 2026 | 10:15 AM EAT - 10:45 AM EAT
Agora Innovate
Description
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being deployed in Africa as a lever for productivity in key sectors such as banking, telecommunications, agriculture, logistics, and public services. The challenge is no longer experimentation, but the ability to turn AI into measurable gains at the scale of organizations. Integration into core processes, data quality, upskilling of teams, and performance management are critical to moving from announcements to real economic impact. This discussion focuses on the approaches that make it possible to embed AI into operations and generate sustainable productivity gains aligned with the priorities of African markets.
