About the Network
Inspired by From Technology to Social Value Creation, a powerful and visionary work by distinguished political scientist and world-renowned social innovation & impact architect Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha, that offers a transformative blueprint for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to serve humanity—not just for efficiency or profit, but for public value, dignity, and lasting social impact, AI Without Borders Network, a collaborative project, is committed to building a future of AI Without Borders, where local wisdoms guide each code we write, where local realities inspire local innovations, where technology uplifts humanity and bridges divides, where AI becomes a force for good in our humanity, where AI technology uplifts communities, amplifies marginalized voices, and drives meaningful change in the Global South and Africa in particular.
Djaha & Company Global CEO & Global Managing Partner Dr. Jean Narcisse Djaha said, “We live in a time where AI development and vision divergence accelerate. If we do not act, who will do it for us. The AI Without Borders Network is a global initiative rooted in the belief that artificial intelligence must serve all humanity—especially communities historically underrepresented in technological development. We are proud to be the journey.”
Vision Statement
To co-create a shared global future where artificial intelligence transcends borders, empowers communities, and reflects the values, voices, and aspirations of the Global South—building a world where technology serves humanity with fairness, dignity, and purpose.
Mission Statement
The AI Without Borders Network exists to advance open, accountable, and purpose-driven AI by:
Empowering local innovation through equitable access to data, tools, and resources.
Fostering global collaboration that centers the leadership and priorities of the Global South.
Promoting ethical standards and inclusive governance frameworks for AI development.
Amplifying youth, civil society, and underrepresented voices in shaping the future of technology.
Building trust and resilience across borders through shared knowledge, values, and action.
What We Do
Our work will focus on the following fundamental priority areas:
Data Equity for Local Empowerment: we are advancing education and research solutions to ensure that governments and communities in the Global South can build AI development and systems that reflect their realities, languages, and needs.
AI Skills as a competitive advantage and strategic lever for inclusive growth and resilience:
In the age of rapid technological transformation, AI skills are emerging as a critical competitive advantage for nations, institutions, and communities—especially across the Global South, where inclusive innovation can unlock new pathways for development and resilience. AI Without Borders Network recognizes that building locally grounded, globally relevant AI capabilities is essential to:
Empower youth and underserved communities with future-ready skills that drive employment, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.
Strengthen institutional capacity across education, healthcare, agriculture, and governance through AI literacy and workforce development.
Foster inclusive growth by enabling local innovators to design solutions that reflect cultural, linguistic, and societal realities.
Enhance resilience by equipping communities with the tools to anticipate, adapt to, and mitigate emerging challenges—from climate change to public health crises.
By investing in AI education, training, and leadership development, the Network aims to transform AI skills into a strategic lever for equitable progress, digital sovereignty, and long-term human development.
Case studies of AI for public good, especially where local innovation has made a tangible difference, would be powerful.
Co-creation of partnership and collaboration: We are co-creating a shared vision for AI that transcends borders by operationalizing pluralism through inclusive mechanisms, global forums, and strategic alliances.
Trust as a glue for public value creation: we aim to build trust, bridge ideological divides, and ensure that AI reflects the richness of human experience.
Knowledge production: With the AI Without Borders Global Summit, we aim to produce knowledge and insights about the geopolitics of technology, with a special focus on the impact AI geopolitics in the Global South.
The AI Without Borders Network is a global initiative rooted in the belief that artificial intelligence must serve all humanity—especially communities historically underrepresented in technological development.