RFC-029: AU Continental AI Strategy — African-Centric Governance — 2. Guiding Principles Mapped to AIGP

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2. Guiding Principles Mapped to AIGP

2.1 Local-First Principle

AU Requirement: AI technologies must be tailored to local needs, developed by local talent within local ecosystems, preserving cultural values and customs.

AIGP Implication: The governance protocol must support:

Declaration of local context (language, cultural norms, development priorities)
Preference for locally-developed models over imported ones
Cultural sensitivity checks that reflect African value systems
Data residency requirements within African jurisdictions

Mechanism: local_context declaration on REGISTER:

{
  "african_context": {
    "active": true,
    "local_first": true,
    "cultural_context": {
      "languages": ["sw", "am", "yo", "zu"],
      "value_system": "UBUNTU",
      "cultural_sensitivity_required": true
    },
    "data_sovereignty": {
      "residency_requirement": "AU_MEMBER_STATE",
      "cross_border_allowed": true,
      "cross_border_framework": "AU_DATA_POLICY_FRAMEWORK_2022"
    },
    "development_context": {
      "priority_sectors": ["HEALTH", "AGRICULTURE", "EDUCATION"],
      "beneficiary_groups": ["YOUTH", "WOMEN", "RURAL_COMMUNITIES"],
      "agenda_2063_alignment": true
    }
  }
}

2.2 People-Centred Principle

AU Requirement: Inclusivity and sustainable growth; benefits for all segments of society; integration of local cultural values.

AIGP Mechanism:

beneficiary_assessment field — who benefits from this AI deployment?
Mandatory inclusion check for vulnerable groups
Cultural appropriateness validation

2.3 Human Rights and Human Dignity

AU Requirement: Aligned with the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights; gender equality; protection of vulnerable populations.

AIGP Mechanism:

Extends RFC-027’s human_authority with gender-balanced oversight
Non-discrimination enforcement (shared with EU AI Act)
Specific protection for African Charter rights (peoples’ rights, not just individual rights)

2.4 Peace and Prosperity

AU Requirement: AI must contribute to peaceful societies, safety, security, environmental sustainability.

AIGP Mechanism:

Conflict risk assessment when deploying AI in fragile contexts
Environmental impact consideration
Bridges to RFC-027 (IHL) when AI operates in conflict-affected African states

2.5 Inclusion and Diversity

AU Requirement: Non-discriminatory; respect for African cultures, languages, and identities; algorithmic bias mitigation; empowerment of women.

AIGP Mechanism:

diversity_assessment field — does training data represent African diversity?
Language coverage check — is the AI available in relevant African languages?
Gender impact assessment
Bias audit requirement for AI deployed in African contexts

2.6 Ethics and Transparency

AU Requirement: AI transparency registers; algorithmic audits; citizen-led bias detection; public trust.

AIGP Mechanism:

AI Transparency Register integration (transparency_register_id)
Mandatory algorithmic audit trail (extends Art. 12 from EU AI Act)
Public accountability reporting

2.7 Cooperation and Integration

AU Requirement: Regional collaboration; knowledge sharing; capacity building; cross-border coordination.

AIGP Mechanism:

Regional Economic Community (REC) context declarations
Cross-border data flow governance (aligned with Malabo Convention)
Capacity building metadata (training data contributions, knowledge transfer)

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