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Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is championing a digital transformation at the National Open University of Nigeria, calling for AI integration and the return of suspended law programs. With 190,000 active students already benefiting from distance learning, the university is poised to expand access to education across Africa's most populous nation.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma canceled his 2010 IPO because he saw smartphones would kill his ringtone business. That pivot into digital payments transformed Paytm into India's financial inclusion giant.
Morocco joined 100+ nations at India's AI Impact Summit, securing partnerships that could bring hundreds of tech jobs and new development centers to the country. The five-day gathering focused on using AI to improve public services across the Global South.
A South African company is helping African airports work smarter without building new terminals. Their AI-powered tools predict crowds, optimize gate assignments, and turn aging infrastructure into efficient hubs.
Nigeria's road safety agency has slashed emergency response times from 50 to 15 minutes while digitizing 95% of operations. The country once ranked among the world's most dangerous for drivers now leads Africa in road safety innovation.
West Africa's largest exam body just processed results for over 65,000 students who took their high school exams entirely on computers. The shift to digital testing is helping Nigeria tackle cheating while making exams more accessible.
Ghana is leading Africa's digital transformation by championing AI built on local data and ethical frameworks. The 2026 summit brings together leaders to create solutions designed for African communities.
A mountain teacher in Vietnam taught herself programming and started a robotics club with recycled materials. Now her students from one of the country's poorest regions compete in world championships.
The United Arab Emirates is using artificial intelligence to transform government services, reducing processes that once took a week to just 10 minutes. The country's zero-bureaucracy program is proving that smart technology can make dealing with government faster and easier for everyone.
Egypt just unveiled a game-changing national platform that connects over 81,000 innovators, startups, and investors through one digital ecosystem. The Egypt Innovate hub uses AI to help entrepreneurs turn ideas into thriving businesses and attract global investment.
Facing tight budgets, states across America are using AI and digital tools to slash wait times, cut costs, and restore trust in government. Maryland expects to save $800,000 yearly just by helping employees use a shipping contract they didn't know existed.
A former Google employee is helping nonprofits in India access millions in free tech tools they never knew existed. His startup D4NP has already unlocked over $5 million in ad grants and trained 200+ organizations to use AI.
Colombia showcased its people-first approach to urban technology at the World Governments Summit, earning recognition as Latin America's leader in equitable smart city development. The nation's $163.5 million investment combines AI governance, green infrastructure, and 20,000 tech scholarships to prove innovation can deliver both efficiency and inclusion.
Malaysian employers are prioritizing practical AI and tech skills over formal degrees, with specialized workers earning up to 50% salary increases. The shift reflects the country's push to support digital transformation and foreign investment in cloud infrastructure.
Morocco is building AI tools designed specifically for African and Arab languages and cultures, aiming to share digital solutions across both regions. The country's ambitious plan combines homegrown tech innovation with regional cooperation to make government services more accessible.
Egypt's shift to digital tax systems is earning international recognition and making life easier for taxpayers. The country's progress signals a wave of digital transformation across the Arab region.
Tech giant Siemens just opened its first digital industries software office in Saudi Arabia, bringing cutting-edge innovation tools directly to the Kingdom's fastest-growing sectors. The move means faster support, local jobs, and stronger collaboration for Saudi companies racing toward their Vision 2030 goals.
After two decades connecting technology with opportunity, Dr. Rachel Ross now helps Florida universities transform how they serve students. Her journey from Monster.com to Apple proves that fearless leadership opens doors for everyone.
Morocco is transforming its economy with a bold new strategy focused on AI, big data, and cloud computing. The North African nation has already created nearly 149,000 stable jobs and is racing to become a global tech hub.
India is launching its first fully digital census in 2027, with 3.1 million government volunteers using smartphones to count every person in the world's most populous nation. For the first time, private tech workers will help officials release results faster than ever before.
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