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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN POTENTIAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

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Abstract

This paper examines the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing countries, focusing on bridging the gap between its vast potential and effective implementation. As AI technologies advance globally, their impact on socio-economic development becomes increasingly critical, particularly in regions with diverse challenges and opportunities. The study investigates the current landscape of AI adoption in developing countries, analyzing the potential benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, the paper explores strategies and solutions for harnessing AI's transformative power in diverse sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education. The findings emphasize the importance of capacity building, public-private partnerships, and tailored policy frameworks to address infrastructure limitations and skill gaps. The research contributes to a nuanced understanding of the opportunities and complexities surrounding AI implementation in developing countries, providing insights for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars seeking to navigate this evolving technological landscape Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Global Connectivity; Emerging Technologies; Organizational Resilience; Sustainable Growth; Developing Country.

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This review examines AI adoption in developing countries, arguing that AI can support economic growth, healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, and governance but faces infrastructure, skills, and ethical barriers. It proposes strategies such as infrastructure investment, capacity building, public-private partnerships, and ethical/regulatory frameworks to bridge potential and implementation.

Key findings

  • AI adoption in developing countries is increasing in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, education, and governance, while developed countries lead due to stronger infrastructure, R&D investment, skilled workforces, and conducive regulation.
  • Potential benefits include economic growth and job creation, improved healthcare diagnostics and remote monitoring, personalized education, and precision agriculture; the paper cites the McKinsey Global Institute that AI could contribute significantly to global economic output by 2030, without giving a numeric value.
  • Challenges include infrastructure limitations (high-speed internet, computing resources, data storage, power supply), skill gaps and education challenges, and ethical/societal concerns such as algorithmic bias, transparency, privacy, security, job displacement, and inequality.
  • Case studies illustrate implementation: India’s CropIn for precision agriculture, Kenya’s Ilara Health for AI diagnostics, Brazil’s INPE for Amazon deforestation monitoring, Rwanda’s Smart Africa/Zindi for personalized learning, and Vietnam’s NAPAS for AI-driven financial inclusion chatbots. Strategies proposed include capacity building, infrastructure development, public-private partnerships, national AI strategies, incentives, and regulatory frameworks.

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  • The paper is a comprehensive review of literature and case studies, synthesizing existing literature, analyzing pertinent case studies, and scrutinizing real-world examples.
  • No primary data collection, sample, or quantitative analysis is reported; no systematic search protocol or inclusion criteria are described.
  • Case studies from selected developing countries—India, Kenya, Brazil, Rwanda, and Vietnam—are used to illustrate AI implementation.

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  • The paper does not state explicit limitations.
  • Evident from the text: it is a narrative review without a described systematic search strategy, inclusion criteria, or critical appraisal, so the selection and synthesis may be non-exhaustive.
  • Evident from the text: the case studies are brief and descriptive, with no outcome metrics or evaluation data, and claims about benefits rely on cited secondary sources.

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    The proposed strategies (capacity building, infrastructure development, public-private partnerships) are effective in bridging the AI implementation gap in developing countries.

    “The key strategy for bridging AI gap includes capacity building, infrastructure development, public-Private Partnerships as shown in the figure 2.”
    “By employing these strategies, stakeholders can work collaboratively to bridge the gap in AI implementation.”
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    AI technologies can be deployed in developing countries in a way that ensures fairness, privacy, and security and benefits all segments of society.

    “Ensuring ethical AI practices safeguards against potential misuse and supports the responsible and beneficial deployment of AI technologies in developing countries (Floridi et al., 2021, Murphy and Barr, 2022, Shneiderman, 2020)”
    “The goal is to create an environment where AI technologies contribute to inclusive development, ensuring that the benefits of these innovations reach all segments of society in developing countries.”
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  1. Lee, L. H., & Ramesh, S. (2019). Artificial intelligence in manufacturing: A review. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 53, 261-270.
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  3. Shaktawat, P., & Swaymprava, S. (2024). Digital Agriculture: Exploring the Role of Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development. Ed. Biswajit Mallick and Jyotishree Anshuman published by PMW, New Delhi, p.31. Shneiderman, B. (2020). Bridging the gap between ethics and practice: guidelines for reliable, safe, and trustworthy human-centered AI systems. ACM Transactions on Interactive Intelligent Systems (TiiS), 10(4), 1-31.
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Authors
Aderibigbe, A. O., Ohenhen, P. E., Nwaobia, N. K., Gidiagba, J. O., & Ani, E. C.
Affiliations
  • University of Nebraska–Lincoln (US)
  • University of Johannesburg (ZA)
Venue
Computer Science & IT Research Journal
Published
2023-12-03
Volume
4
Issue
3
Pages
185-199
ISSN
  • 2709-0043 (ISSN-L)
  • 2709-0051
OpenAlex
W4389286730
Cited by
172
References
32
Citations by year
2026: 62 · 2025: 77 · 2024: 33
FWCI
15.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
Computer Science & IT Research Journal (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Artificial Intelligence Applications
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Artificial Intelligence › Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Internet of Things and AI
Keywords
artificial intelligence adoption, developing countries, socio-economic development, AI ethics, health care, capacity building, public-private partnerships, AI policy frameworks, digital infrastructure, skills gap

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