President Paul Kagame has been appointed co-chair of the newly established AI for Good Global Commission, a United Nations-backed body created to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) for global development.
The commission was established by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), in partnership with the United Nations, to explore ways AI can be used to address global challenges while ensuring the technology remains safe, inclusive and human-centred.
Kagame will lead the commission alongside Marc Benioff, founder and CEO of Salesforce, while ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin will serve as vice-chair.
The 44-member commission brings together heads of state, international organisation leaders, researchers and executives from major technology companies, including Microsoft, NVIDIA, Amazon, Anthropic, Accenture and Cohere.
The body will provide guidance on global AI governance, strengthen cooperation between governments, technology companies and international institutions, and support developing countries in using AI to drive social and economic progress.
It will also focus on establishing principles to ensure AI development protects human rights, promotes trust and supports sustainable development efforts.
The commission will examine how AI can contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including improving healthcare, education, agriculture, climate action and expanding economic opportunities.
Kagame’s appointment comes as Rwanda continues to position itself as a technology-driven economy through investments in digital transformation, innovation and emerging technologies.
The first meeting of the AI for Good Global Commission is scheduled for July 8, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, alongside the AI for Good Global Summit 2026.
