If you set policy
Shape regional standards; connect national strategy to real implementation.
Partner With Us
Partner with WAAII to shape responsible AI
WAAII invites governments, development partners, universities, private sector institutions, civil society organisations, funders, researchers, and delivery partners to build a coordinated AI future for West Africa and the wider continent.
Why partner
Whatever your vantage point, there’s a way in.
If you teach or train
Deliver AISIP and other programmes under shared quality standards.
If you do research
Co-produce the datasets, evidence, and analysis the region needs.
If you fund
Back scholarships, programmes, and coordination capacity — transparently.
Partnership Model
Three ways to work with WAAII
WAAII operates through partnerships rather than direct delivery at the national level. Partners plug into one of three tiers, each with a clear role and a clear set of supports from WAAII.
Delivery Partners
Universities, training institutions, NGOs
Deliver WAAII-aligned programmes locally. WAAII provides curriculum, quality standards, an M&E framework, and brand endorsement.
Knowledge Partners
Research institutions, think tanks
Co-produce evidence, policy analysis, and data. WAAII provides a shared research agenda, funding access, and a publication platform.
Ecosystem Partners
Governments, regional bodies, development partners
Align policy, regulation, and funding. WAAII provides evidence, policy briefs, and neutral convening power.
Who We Work With
Built for many. Owned by the region.
WAAII connects institutions that often work separately but need to move together.
Governments & Regional Bodies
Policy alignment, implementation support, peer learning, and responsible AI frameworks.
Development Partners & Donors
Coordinated investment pathways, reduced duplication, measurable outcomes, and ecosystem intelligence.
Universities & Research Institutions
Research coordination, responsible data systems, talent development, and applied AI collaboration.
Private Sector & Enterprises
AI readiness, talent access, responsible adoption, and trusted local expertise.
Civil Society & Communities
Accountability, inclusion, rights protection, public awareness, and social impact.
Delivery Partners
Programme implementation under shared standards, quality assurance, and regional coordination.
Independent. Non-commercial. No single funder holds more than 30%.
Ready to align around a shared AI future?
Start a conversation with WAAII and we’ll find the right way to work together.