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Mapping the potential and limitations of using generative AI technologies to address socio-economic challenges in LMICs - Nature Computational Science
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Abstract Drawing on the experiences and lessons learned from researchers based in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) that leverage generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to address socio-economic challenges, we showcase the considerable potential to use GenAI to accelerate the progress towards achieving some of the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as considerable obstacles for creating locally adapted AI tools for fair development in LMICs. An expanded evidence...
By Rachel Adams, Fola Adeleke, Leah Junck, Aarushi Gupta, Urvashi Aneja, Samuel Segun, Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi, Selam Abdella, Mark Gaffley, Scott Mahoney Verified, Rirhandzu Makamu, Nana Eghele Adade, Liping Bian, Timothy M. Kintu, Atwine Mugume, Aline Germani, Michelle El Kawak, Bheeshma Patel, Olanrewaju Lawa, Sara Khalid, Olubayo Adekanmbi, Rasheedat Sikiru, Toyib Ogunremi, Farhan Isak Yusuf, Hanna Minaye, Imo Etuk, Jimmy Nsenga, Uma Urs, Marzia Zaman, Khondaker A. Mamun, Vivian Resende, Rositsa Zaimova, Mamadou Diallo, Nana Kofi Quakyi, Xiao Fan Liu, Daudi Jjingo, Imad H Elhajj, Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende, Tamlyn Eslie Roman, Maryam Mustafa, Brenda Hendry, Yogesh Hooda, Chinazo Anebelundu, Bishesh Khanal, Faisal Sultan, Nirmal Ravi, Darlington Akogo, Zameer Brey, Dave Cohen, Joshua L. Proctor, Essa Mohamedali, Nneka Mobisson, Amelia Taylor, João Victor Archegas, Amrita Mahale, Neal Lesh, Enrica Duncan, Theofrida Maginga, Tue Vo, Trang Nguyen, Trang Nguyễn, Trạng nguyên, Robert R Korom, Michael Leventhal, Shashi Jain, Praveen Devarsetty, Jane Hirst, Ankita Sharma, Moinul Haque Chowdhury, Henrique Lima, Caroline Govathson, Sarah Morris
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Building a Machine Learning Based Algo Trading Strategy | 01 | Alpha factors: an intro to the fundamental features of algorithmic trading
Fola Adeleke · Follow Published in deMISTify · 7 min read · -- (Image credit: Getty Images) When writing machine learning algorithms for use in algorithmic trading, knowing what features — known in this context as alpha factors — are best to include and exclude is paramount. This concept, known more broadly in the ML world as feature engineering, is one of the first steps in creating successful trading strategies.
Nigeria’s Rapid Response Register and personal data protection, By Fola Adeleke
While the World Bank and Vice President Osinbajo have suggested that a full roll out of the RRR project is underway, with millions of Nigerians already benefiting, the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office has only confirmed the existence of a pilot programme. If that is indeed the case, there is still an opportunity for technical and regulatory audits to improve accountability and the protection of the rights of the RRR beneficiaries.
Tackling Housing Inequality In Lagos Nigeria, By Fola Adeleke
Premium Times March 8, 2019 Tackling Housing Inequality In Lagos Nigeria, By Fola Adeleke2019-03-08T10:22:12+00:00 It is high time the government stopped seeing slum dwellers as an eyesore that must be uprooted for a vision of a mega urban city that the majority of the current residents cannot afford to live in. An inclusive city is needed for the future sustainability of Nigeria’s economic hub that benefits everyone.
Le report des élections au Nigeria alimente les doutes sur l’honnêteté du scrutin
Comme l’a annoncé la Commission électorale nationale indépendante, à quelques heures du scrutin prévu initialement le 16 février, le Nigeria a reporté ses élections. Les scrutins présidentiel et parlementaire doivent avoir lieu ce 23 février, et ceux du gouverneur et des assemblées des États le 9 mars. La Commission électorale avait trois ans pour se préparer. Le report peut donc être considéré comme une preuve d’incompétence et d’inefficacité.
Nigeria postpones elections | Democracy in Africa
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari holding a flag during a recent campaign rally. He is running for a second term in office. EPA-EFE/STR Just hours before polling due to begin, Nigeria cancelled its presidential elections, citing logistical issues. Fola Adeleke examines what this dramatic announcement means for democracy in Nigeria. Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections.
Nigeria: Postponement Fuels Lack of Trust in Nigeria's Ability to Hold Fair Elections
analysis By Fola Adeleke, University of the Witwatersrand Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been rescheduled for February 23rd and the gubernatorial, state assembly and federal area council elections have been rescheduled for March 9th. The Independent National Electoral Commission made the announcement hours before voting was scheduled to start on February 16.
Postponement reduces trust in Nigeria’s ability to hold fair elections
Form here By: Fola Adeleke, University of the Witwatersrand Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been rescheduled for 23 February and the gubernatorial, state assembly and federal area council elections have been rescheduled for 9 March. The Independent National Electoral Commission made the announcement hours before voting was scheduled to start on 16 February.
Postponement fuels lack of trust in Nigeria's ability to hold fair elections
Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been rescheduled for February 23rd and the gubernatorial, state assembly and federal area council elections have been rescheduled for March 9th. The Independent National Electoral Commission made the announcement hours before voting was scheduled to start on February 16. The country’s electoral commission had three years in which to prepare for the poll.
Nigeria’s election delay only builds the lack of trust in its ability to hold fair elections
Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been rescheduled for February 23rd and the gubernatorial, state assembly and federal area council elections have been rescheduled for March 9th. The Independent National Electoral Commission made the announcement hours before voting was scheduled to start on February 16. The country’s electoral commission had three years in which to prepare for the poll.
Postponement Fuels Lack of Trust in Nigeria’s Ability to Hold Fair Elections
Nigeria has postponed its 2019 presidential elections. The presidential and parliamentary votes have been rescheduled for February 23 and the gubernatorial, state assembly and federal area council elections have been rescheduled for March 9. The Independent National Electoral Commission made the announcement hours before voting was scheduled to start on February 16. The country’s electoral commission had three years in which to prepare for the poll.
What the Pistorius trials tell us about racism in South Africa's judiciary
The state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny. This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the country’s judges. It is also about race and gender. South Africa’s judiciary remains dominated by men and has a higher proportion of white judges compared to the country’s race demographics.
South Africa: The State of Civil and Political Rights in South Africa
By Kate Tissington and Fola AdelekeThe South African Human Rights Commission launched its first Civil and Political Rights Report, on 28 June 2017, which provides a snapshot of key developments around civil and political rights in South Africa during 2016/2017. The launch of the report coincided with the intimidation of journalists by the Black First Land First (BFL) group and threats by BFL to protest at the homes and places of worship of members of the media.
Op-Ed: The state of civil and political rights in South Africa
The South African Human Rights Commission launched its first Civil and Political Rights Report, on 28 June 2017, which provides a snapshot of key developments around civil and political rights in South Africa during 2016/2017. The launch of the report coincided with the intimidation of journalists by the Black First Land First (BFL) group and threats by BFL to protest at the homes and places of worship of members of the media.
How South Africa’s mining industry can change its ways
President Jacob Zuma set out what he meant by radical economic transformation in his 2017 state of the nation address, describing it as: The country’s finance minister Pravin Gordhan also touched on the subject in his recent budget speech. So what can the mining industry bring to the party? The Alternative Mining Indaba recently provided some answers to this question. It’s a dialogue that runs parallel to the annual private sector convened Mining Indaba in Cape Town.
How South Africa's mining industry can change its ways
South Africa’s mining industry is increasingly cited as one of the key sectors that must yield “radical economic transformation” and help the country heal a deeply divided and unequal society. President Jacob Zuma set out what he meant by radical economic transformation in his 2017 state of the nation address, describing it as: The country’s finance minister Pravin Gordhan also touched on the subject in his recent budget speech. So what can the mining industry bring to the party?
South Africa has work to do to make government more accountable
The partnership is an international initiative formed by eight countries in 2011 that has grown to 75 members. Its aim is to improve public sector governance and encourage civil society participation in making governments more accountable and responsive to citizens. Some of the original founding members include Brazil, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, Britain and the US. Nigeria is the most recent African country to sign up.
South Africa has work to do to make government more accountable
The South African government completed its term as lead-chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in December 2016. The partnership is an international initiative formed by eight countries in 2011 that has grown to 75 members. Its aim is to improve public sector governance and encourage civil society participation in making governments more accountable and responsive to citizens. Some of the original founding members include Brazil, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, Britain and the US.
South Africa has work to do to make government more accountable
The South African government completed its term as lead-chair of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) in December 2016. The partnership is an international initiative formed by eight countries in 2011 that has grown to 75 members. Its aim is to improve public sector governance and encourage civil society participation in making governments more accountable and responsive to citizens. Some of the original founding members include Brazil, Mexico, Norway, the Philippines, Britain and the US.
What the Pistorius trials tell us about racism in South Africa’s judiciary
This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the country’s judges. It is also about race and gender. South Africa’s judiciary remains dominated by men and has a higher proportion of white judges compared to the country’s race demographics. The public debate on the quality of High Court judges started receiving public attention in earnest during the formal interviews of the current chief justice, Mogoeng Mogoeng, in 2011.
What the Oscar Pistorius trials tell us about racism in SA's judiciary
The state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny.This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the country’s judges. It is also about race and gender.
What the Pistorius trials tells us about racism in South Africa's judiciary
The state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny. This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the country’s judges. It is also about race and gender. South Africa’s judiciary remains dominated by men and has a higher proportion of white judges compared to the country’s race demographics.
What Oscar trials tell us about racism
The Supreme Court of Appeal’s need to defend Judge Thokozile Masipa speaks volumes, says Fola Adeleke. The state’s successful appeal against the verdict in the Oscar Pistorius case brings the quality of work done by South African high court judges back under public scrutiny. This is not a new phenomenon in South Africa. But underlying the debate is much more than the quality of the country’s judges. It is also about race and gender.
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