Korea-Africa AI and digital infrastructure conference in Seoul

The African Development Bank Group says a new Action Plan for Korea-Africa cooperation will be unveiled at the 8th KOAFEC Ministerial Conference in Seoul next week.

• The conference runs 8 to 11 September under the theme “Harnessing AI and Digital Infrastructure for Africa’s Transformation.” It will be officially opened by Prime Minister Han Seong-sook and attended by African ministers, senior Korean officials, development partners, investors, innovators and start-up founders.
• The conference is expected to end with a Joint Declaration and the launch of the 2027–2028 Action Plan covering digital transformation, AI, energy, infrastructure, trade, private sector development and human capital. The article also says the KOAFEC Trust Fund has provided about $50 million in project preparation support, catalysing an investment pipeline of more than $6 billion and about $4 billion in financing.