At close of CONIA 2025: Stakeholders adopt inclusive, sovereign national Artificial Intelligencev strategy.

The strategy aims to place Cameroon in a responsible, inclusive and innovative digital dynamic.

The development of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy was one of the highlights of the National Consultations on Artificial Intelligence, CONIA 2025. 

The strategy formalises a clear vision for the development, regulation and ethical use of AI in the country's priority sectors, notably health, agriculture, education and cybersecurity.

The Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng, stressed the importance of the framework stating that: “It's not just about following global trends, but building artificial intelligence that serves our specific needs, respects our digital sovereignty and creates value for all Cameroonians”.

The strategy focuses on several key areas including the legal and institutional framework to guarantee the ethical and secure use of AI, the development of local skills and training talent to meet the growing demand for digital expertise.

It also seeks to promote endogenous innovation, by supporting start-ups and research laboratories as well as responsible management of public and private data, to protect citizens' privacy.

The strategy focuses also digital sovereignty, to guarantee Cameroon's technological independence.

Officials say the strategic roadmap is intended as a catalyst to accelerate the integration of artificial intelligence into all economic, social and educational sectors.

Inclusive, multi-sectoral dynamic

The National Consultations on Artificial Intelligence, CONIA 2025 brought together more than 400 participants from public administrations, universities, incubators, private companies and international organisations. 

The stakeholders all contributed to enriching the reflections and recommendations.

The collaboration is part of a strong desire to unite the players in the AI ecosystem, raise public awareness of the challenges of digital transformation, and stimulate local innovation.

EVENTIFY at the heart of CONIA

The Cameroonian communication agency, EVENTIFY successfully provided operational coordination for CONIA 2025. 

Thanks to its expertise, the event benefited from flawless organisation, from logistics to digital communications, including moderating the panels and managing the innovation village.

Decisive step for digital Cameroon

With the national strategy now in place, Cameroon is positioning itself as a major player in artificial intelligence in Central Africa. 

The challenge is clear: to make AI a powerful lever for a sustainable, inclusive and sovereign digital economy, capable of creating jobs, attracting investment and improving citizens' quality of life.

As the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Minette Libom Li Likeng said at the closing ceremony: "The development of AI is a unique opportunity to transform our country. We must seize this chance together, ensuring that this technology serves above all the social and economic progress of Cameroon".