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Minette Libom Li Linkeng: Pioneering the Future of AI and Telecommunications in Cameroon
Minette Libom Li Linkeng is the Minister of Post and Telecommunications in Cameroon and a strong advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI). She has played a crucial role in promoting startups, with a clear mission to harness technology to drive economic growth in Cameroon.
Throughout her tenure, Minette Libom Li Linkeng has worked tirelessly to ensure that Cameroon’s digital infrastructure is up-to-date and efficient. She has been instrumental in deploying the National Payment Switch Infrastructure (NPSI) and improving internet access, which has helped many businesses become more connected and competitive.
Through the NPSI, she has actively promoted the use of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, financial inclusion, and education. Her efforts have led to the launch of several startups that are using AI and telecommunications platforms to create innovative solutions for challenges facing the country. Notably, she facilitated the development of Cameroon’s first digital address solution by a local firm.
Moreover, the NPSI has enabled local startups to provide competitive AI solutions, further driving economic growth in Cameroon.
Minette Libom Li Linkeng’s passion for AI and telecommunications platforms has made her an inspiration for many, particularly in the empowerment of the girl child in developing societies. She has also been pivotal in establishing a national strategy to ensure that Cameroon benefits from the latest advances in AI technology while safeguarding citizens from any potential risks or harms associated with its use.
Her commitment to promoting AI for sustainable development makes Minette Libom Li Linkeng an invaluable asset in the promotion of Women of Worth (WOW) and a leader in Cameroon’s digital transformation.