New Delhi, Feb 24 (NationPress) A new trilateral agreement on artificial intelligence was established at the AI Impact Summit involving Italy, India, and Kenya, aiming to drive AI-enhanced development throughout Africa. This initiative places a strong focus on local empowerment, sustainability, and inclusive innovation, according to a recent report.

The report from AIBase.ng highlights that this initiative prioritizes co-creation and development led by African nations, ensuring that AI technologies are tailored to the social, economic, and cultural contexts of African communities.

This new approach is more collaborative compared to traditional AI partnerships, which typically involve the transfer of technology from developed nations, as noted in the report.

Moreover, the agreement promotes data sovereignty, guaranteeing that African countries have control over their own data and AI systems.

AI solutions formulated under this agreement will focus on addressing key issues in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial inclusion, the report added.

Among the short-term objectives of this agreement is the launch of 15 pilot AI applications by the end of 2026, while the long-term vision aims to expand to approximately 100 projects throughout the continent.

The partnership underscores the importance of ethical and inclusive AI, aiming to minimize the risks associated with technologies that may not align with local needs. It will include research networks, computing resources, and digital platforms to bolster AI innovation.

This collaboration further solidifies Kenya's role as a regional technology hub and a pathway for innovation across Africa, while India stands to benefit from strengthened South–South cooperation and the promotion of scalable, human-centric digital solutions, as reported by the Nigeria-based media outlet.

Italy serves as a crucial link between Europe, Asia, and Africa, utilizing initiatives like the Mattei Plan’s AI Hub for Sustainable Development to enhance collaborative efforts.

The ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ that took place in New Delhi last week concluded with the endorsement of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant step forward in global collaboration on artificial intelligence.

“As of February 21, 2026, 88 countries and international organizations had signed this declaration. Since then, three additional countries—Bangladesh, Costa Rica, and Guatemala—have joined, bringing the total number of signatories to 91,” stated the Ministry of Electronics and IT.