Friday
October 17
2025

World Bank Chief ‘Not Certain’ Developing Nations Can Leapfrog With AI

By Eden Harris,

As developing countries in Africa race to leapfrog using artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle challenges in fintech and agriculture, among other things, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga this week said that the reality of AI helping developing countries fast-track digitization isn’t clear. 

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Source: Connecting Africa (link opens in a new window)

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Agriculture, Health Care, Technology
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agtech, artificial intelligence, digital inclusion, Digital Public Infrastructure, fintech, global development, partnerships