Artificial Intelligence and International Development, according to Youmani Jérôme LANKOANDÉ, CEO of YULCOM Technologies
YULCOM Technologies x FARI – AI for the Common Good Institute
AI & International Development — Episode 5/6
Since the start of this series, we’ve explored crucial topics through the perspectives of Belgian and Quebec experts:
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Jean Van Wetter on data as a lever for action
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Grégory Depasse on technological co-creation
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Danny Van Roijen on the importance of the European regulatory framework
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Olivier Moisse on defining needs precisely before launching AI projects
This week, we are honored to hear from Youmani Jérôme LANKOANDÉ, CEO of YULCOM Technologies, co-organizer of this roundtable. YULCOM is already driving international initiatives to harness AI for inclusive and ethical development.
“Beyond the numbers, AI is profoundly reshaping models of cooperation and international solidarity. It can support development aid and strengthen foreign direct investment by providing prediction, real-time monitoring, and transparency.”
— Youmani Jérôme LANKOANDÉ
AI: a transformative force for development
According to LANKOANDÉ, AI is already shaping the contours of tomorrow’s world. It’s no longer just the domain of major tech powers — it’s increasingly a catalyst for international development. Some estimates suggest that AI could add trillions of dollars to the global economy by 2030.
But beyond the numbers, what matters most is the profound transformation in models of cooperation and solidarity. YULCOM firmly believes that:
“When used ethically and inclusively, AI can be a powerful accelerator of international development.”
— Youmani Jérôme LANKOANDÉ
Real-world applications driving impact
From healthcare to agriculture, education to disaster management, and even access to clean water, AI offers concrete, agile, and often cost-effective solutions to some of the most urgent challenges in developing countries.
Here’s how:
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Smartly mapping needs
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Measuring impact and evaluating projects in real time
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Connecting stakeholders efficiently and aligning donor priorities with local initiatives
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Strengthening technical cooperation and digital diplomacy
At YULCOM Technologies, we believe that #AI can build local resilience while creating technological bridges between nations.
Through concrete examples — from early detection of lung diseases to credit scoring tools for SMEs and North-South business matchmaking platforms — YULCOM demonstrates how AI can empower communities and foster international collaboration.
📌 Discover his full talk and vision of AI for the common good
