Yonas Gebremichael is an AI and digital development professional specializing in artificial intelligence, open data, and digital policy across Africa. He serves as an Advisor on AI for Economic Development at GIZ African Union, supporting initiatives that strengthen the enabling environment for AI innovation and digital transformation on the continent.

Within the AI Made in Africa initiative, Yonas leads the Data Accessibility workstream and contributes to AI policy development. His work focuses on expanding access to high-quality African open datasets and supporting policy frameworks that enable trusted, inclusive, and locally driven AI innovation. He collaborates with governments, research institutions, startups, and regional partners to strengthen Africa’s AI ecosystem and unlock the value of data for sustainable development.

Yonas is passionate about advancing open data and shaping the future of AI in Africa, with a strong interest in building open data ecosystems that empower African researchers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to develop solutions rooted in the continent’s priorities and opportunities.