A Tech Policy Press commentary by Jane Munga examines the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission and argues it must address five priorities to benefit Africa: closing the continent’s AI infrastructure gap, where it holds under 1% of global data-center capacity; mobilizing financing such as the proposed $60 billion Africa AI Fund; establishing clear governance and regulatory frameworks; supporting AI applications aimed at youth employment; and mitigating risks such as labor exploitation and surveillance. Munga argues the Commission must move beyond advocacy toward concrete policy action, contrasting it with the limited impact of its predecessor, the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development.
