UNU Rector

Tshilidzi Marwala

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UNU Rector and UN Under-Secretary-General Tshilidzi Marwala
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Prof. Tshilidzi Marwala is the 7th Rector of the United Nations University and Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.

I've often talked about the Global South and the Global North. I don't think those distinctions should exist in 200 years. We should bridge whatever divides us.

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AI’s Critical Digital Transformation Role in Public Governance

By aligning with the AU’s strategies, South Africa can set a precedent for how digital transformation can serve as a catalyst for governance.

11 Dec 2024

First year Master's students at the World Bank supported African Center of Excellence in Energy and Sustainable Development (at the college of Science and Technology, University of Rwanda) practice with wind, solar and other models/simulators in the renewable energy lab.

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Expert-Speak: Standards for AI Governance Are Necessary for Africa’s Flourishing Future

11 Dec 2024

Robot in Shopping Mall in Kyoto

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Movies and Robotics Foretold the 4th Industrial Revolution — We Should Heed Their Warnings

02 Dec 2024

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The Limitations of Maximum Likelihood Estimation in Generative AI: An Obstacle to Representing Rare Information

As generative AI continues to permeate society, addressing its limitations is crucial to ensuring fairness, inclusivity, and accuracy.

21 Oct 2024