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<p>Ahmed Tidjani Sow brings Africa’s first AI-generated music video to life — a powerful tribute to the Senegalese Tirailleurs. Storytelling meets innovation in a way Africa has never seen before.</p>


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Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Ahmed Tidjani Sow

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<p>Samuel Rutunda, the Chief Technology Officer at Digital Umuganda is using AI and open data to build voice datasets for 100 African languages. From health to education, they’re building the tools to close Africa’s digital divide — one voice at a time.</p>


Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Digital Umuganda

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<p>Nkosiphambili Molapisi, Co-Founder of Sync Discovery, built an AI-powered platform that helps African artists track airplay &#038; collect royalties in real-time.</p>


Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Sync Discovery

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<p>Kelvin Rwihimba, CEO of Minetech has  developed a smart sensor system to prevent mining accidents. With 150 cooperatives on the waitlist, Rwanda could be leading a mining safety revolution.</p>


Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Minetech

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<p>In an intimate conversation with Reeta Roy on this episode of Transcending Boundaries, Ireland’s first female president and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, H.E. Mary Robinson, reflects on her remarkable career in human rights and climate justice. Join them as they discuss her journey of championing gender equality and global peace.</p>


In conversation with former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson

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<p>Join us for an insightful panel discussion on &#8220;AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future&#8221; as experts, industry leaders, and upcoming innovators share their perspectives on harnessing Artificial Intelligence to drive positive change in Africa.</p>


AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future

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<p>Join us on Focus On as we explore the Mastercard Foundation&#8217;s innovative efforts to promote AI growth in Africa. Discover how they&#8217;re harnessing the power of AI to drive economic development, create opportunities, and shape the continent&#8217;s future.</p>


Focus On Empowering Africa’s Future: Mastering AI for Growth

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<p>How do we cultivate the next generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders? Patrick Awuah shares the personal stories and pivotal moments that fueled his mission to cultivate a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders. He reflects on the power of values-based leadership, the impact of innovative education models, and his vision for unleashing Africa’s boundless potential on the global stage.</p>


Patrick Awuah on cultivating a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders

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<p>Join Reeta Roy for a compelling new episode of Transcending Boundaries, with Rt. Hon. Baroness Valerie Amos. A visionary leader and advocate for justice, Baroness Amos reflects on her trailblazing career, the lessons learned from navigating crises, her unyielding commitment to justice and equality, and her vision for a brighter global future.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Baroness Valerie Amos

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<p>As UNESCO reports, there are widespread concerns that learning outcomes do not match the expansion of education because many countries lack systematic data on who is learning and who is not. To this end, the April edition of EdTech Mondays Africa will review the 2024 EdTech Conference Recommendation No. 4 – “Drive decisions with data by investing in government systems and capabilities for timely collection, analysis and informed decision-making”.</p>


EdTech Monday: Investing in Government Data Systems to Drive Decision Making

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<p>On the next episode of Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy sits down with Roberta Jamieson, a ground-breaking Mohawk leader and advocate for Indigenous rights. As the first Indigenous woman in Canada to earn a law degree and Ontario’s first female Ombudsman, Roberta Jamieson’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to social justice. Tune in to their inspiring conversation as Roberta reflects on her career, the challenges she faced in advocating for Indigenous communities, and the lasting impact she continues to make.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Mohawk Leader Roberta Jamieson

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<p>This week on Transcending Boundaries, Reeta Roy is joined by Kennedy Odede, Founder and CEO of SHOFCO, Kenya’s largest grassroots movement. From Kibera to global recognition as a leader and advocate for marginalized communities, Kennedy Odede has led transformative change through healthcare, education, and leadership development for women and girls.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

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<p>Transcending Boundaries is a podcast hosted by Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the Mastercard Foundation, which features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better. In this episode we speak to Louise Arbour.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

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<p>Transcending Boundaries features intimate conversations with exceptional leaders. Each episode explores value-based leadership by diving deep into the lives of extraordinary people who have changed their communities, their countries, and the world for the better.</p>


Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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<p>Africa is one of the global regions and continents reported to have a learning crisis. According to the World Bank’s more countries eager to deploy technology to promote learning. This Episode of EdTech Monday will look at best ways to align policies across education, ICT, and finance sectors for EdTech adoption.</p>


EdTech Monday: Harmonizing Cross-Sector Policy for EdTech Adoption

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<p>On this first edition of the new EdTech Monday season, we delve into strategies and policies that integrate EdTech into learning systems with Rwanda as a best practice.</p>


EdTech Monday: Championing EdTech Innovations Through Policy

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<p>In this episode of EdTech Monday, stakeholders in education converged in Cape Town, South Africa for the South Africa Edtech Week. Experts expand on the environment for experiential learning and open collaboration and showcase innovative local EdTech solutions.</p>


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In conversation with former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson

AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future

Focus On Empowering Africa’s Future: Mastering AI for Growth

Patrick Awuah on cultivating a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Baroness Valerie Amos

EdTech Monday: Investing in Government Data Systems to Drive Decision Making

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Mohawk Leader Roberta Jamieson

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Ahmed Tidjani Sow

Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Digital Umuganda

Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Sync Discovery

Focus On: Mastering AI for growth with Minetech

In conversation with former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson

AI for All: African Youth Voices Shaping the Future

Focus On Empowering Africa’s Future: Mastering AI for Growth

Patrick Awuah on cultivating a generation of ethical and entrepreneurial leaders

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Baroness Valerie Amos

EdTech Monday: Investing in Government Data Systems to Drive Decision Making

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Mohawk Leader Roberta Jamieson

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with the Founder & CEO of SHOFCO, Kennedy Odede

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with Former Justice Louise Arbour

Transcending Boundaries: In conversation with former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

EdTech Monday: Harmonizing Cross-Sector Policy for EdTech Adoption

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