At Action Day 2 of the Summit of the Future, Ms Fatou Haidara, the Managing Director and Deputy to the Director General of UNIDO delivered an insightful presentation during the event titled “A Digital Future for All.” This high-profile event brought together global stakeholders to discuss how innovative digital technologies can be harnessed for a more sustainable, inclusive, and responsible future.
During the event, Ms Haidara, introduced UNIDO’s Namibia Bush Value Chain Project, an initiative that turns environmental challenges into economic opportunities for local communities. This groundbreaking project leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and satellite technology to tackle the problem of bush encroachment, transforming it into a viable value chain that benefits both the environment and the economy.
🌍 Namibia Bush Value Chain Project:
The project stands as an innovative model for how cutting-edge technology can address environmental issues while promoting local economic growth. By utilizing advanced AI and machine learning techniques, combined with satellite data, UNIDO is helping to create new income streams for communities affected by bush encroachment, paving the way for more resilient and sustainable livelihoods.
The “A Digital Future for All” event showcases visionary commitments from global leaders in harnessing the power of innovation, science, and data to shape the future. Various interventions at the summit underscored how digital technologies can provide game-changing solutions for today’s global challenges, setting the foundation for a future that is inclusive, equitable, and responsible.
Together, the global community is taking bold steps to ensure that digital transformation is a key driver for achieving sustainable development goals, laying the groundwork for a better tomorrow.
