Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel
The post Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Homepage > News > Business > Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel Morocco is solidifying its position as the regional leader in digital transformation through a new partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies. According to a joint statement, the collaboration powers the rollout of the Digital for Sustainable Development (D4SD) Hub, an initiative designed to advance people-centered and innovative solutions and provide support for Arab and African countries interested in transforming their local economies with advanced technologies. The official launch took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-80) in New York, which was attended by UN officials, private sector operators, and member-state representatives. Representatives from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) pledged to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Science Alliance to harmonize standards in readiness for the D4SD Hub. The newly minted Hub will prioritize digital public infrastructure (DPI) and AI adoption in African and Arab countries. With AI, the Hub will pay keen attention to promoting use cases in health, education, and climate resistance, backing local innovation across the region. “The adoption of Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a decisive global issue, and Morocco is determined to play an active role by harnessing this technology in the service of inclusive and sustainable human development,” said Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. In the weeks leading to the official launch, Morocco and the UNDP had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), pledging $38 million over a three-year window for the D4SD Hub. While the bulk of the funds came from Moroccan authorities, the report noted that the UNDP pledged $1 million as an in-kind contribution to accelerate efforts. “Through the D4SD Hub, Morocco and UNDP are…
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Homepage > News > Business > Morocco, UNDP drive digital hub as biometrics reshape travel Morocco is solidifying its position as the regional leader in digital transformation through a new partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies. According to a joint statement, the collaboration powers the rollout of the Digital for Sustainable Development (D4SD) Hub, an initiative designed to advance people-centered and innovative solutions and provide support for Arab and African countries interested in transforming their local economies with advanced technologies. The official launch took place on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA-80) in New York, which was attended by UN officials, private sector operators, and member-state representatives. Representatives from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) pledged to develop an artificial intelligence (AI) and Data Science Alliance to harmonize standards in readiness for the D4SD Hub. The newly minted Hub will prioritize digital public infrastructure (DPI) and AI adoption in African and Arab countries. With AI, the Hub will pay keen attention to promoting use cases in health, education, and climate resistance, backing local innovation across the region. “The adoption of Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a decisive global issue, and Morocco is determined to play an active role by harnessing this technology in the service of inclusive and sustainable human development,” said Aziz Akhannouch, Head of Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. In the weeks leading to the official launch, Morocco and the UNDP had inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), pledging $38 million over a three-year window for the D4SD Hub. While the bulk of the funds came from Moroccan authorities, the report noted that the UNDP pledged $1 million as an in-kind contribution to accelerate efforts. “Through the D4SD Hub, Morocco and UNDP are…
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