Professor Mutambara Launches Book On AI’s Potential For Inclusive Development

Renowned academic and former Deputy Prime Minister of Zimbabwe, Professor Arthur G.O. Mutambara, has launched his latest book, “Artificial Intelligence: A Driver of Inclusive Development and Shared Prosperity for the Global South”. This publication delves into the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive economic growth, bridge technological gaps, and foster equitable development in emerging and least industrialized nations.

Prof. Mutambara’s book presents contextualized research on AI’s role in addressing key challenges faced by countries in the Global South. It outlines holistic solutions, including broad economic and policy interventions, and highlights how nations can prepare to adopt AI across multiple sectors.

Some of the key highlights of the book include:

– Introduction to AI Concepts: Exploring innovations such as AlphaFold, ChatGPT-4, and DeepSeek-R1
– AI Infrastructure Development: Strategies for developing AI infrastructure while mitigating associated risks
– Case Studies: Examining emergent AI experiences from ten Global South countries
– AI’s Role in Critical Sectors: Analyzing AI’s impact on economic transformation in 11 critical sectors
– Democratizing and Decolonizing AI: Ensuring equitable participation from the Global South
– AI Research and Development: Making the case for AI research, development, and participation in the semiconductor industry

Prof. Mutambara’s book serves as a strategic guide for policymakers, business leaders, researchers, and global stakeholders, aiming to position AI as a transformative tool for inclusive economic development. The book is now available for purchase on Amazon and Routledge .