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Harvard Center for International Development GEM25 Conference

April 16, 2025

This panel brings together policy and tech leaders from emerging economies to discuss their visions and objectives for AI integration within their national strategies and societies. Panelists will share insights on how AI can address pressing challenges in sectors such as healthcare, employment, and education while emphasizing the importance of aligning AI deployment with local needs and cultural contexts. The conversation will focus on the aspirations and prerequisites for AI to catalyze sustainable economic growth, equitable development, and digital sovereignty. By drawing on their unique experiences and challenges, these leaders will outline a roadmap for fostering innovation and collaboration that empowers emerging economies through AI.