MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been named as one of the founding commissioners on the AI for Good Global Commission, a new initiative by the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The commission aims to expand digital access, strengthen trust, and accelerate economic impact through the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
“It’s an honour to be one of the founding commissioners of the AI for Good Global Commission,” said Mupita. “At MTN Group we believe that the developments in AI have the potential to advance health, education, food security and industrial productivity. AI must be safe, ethical and globally inclusive. These perspectives align fully with the work of this Global Commission.”
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The commission comprises more than 40 founding members, bringing together leaders from government, business, and international organisations to unlock AI’s potential for global good. It builds upon the foundation of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, which has played a key role in shaping global priorities for digital inclusion and economic development.
The AI for Good Global Commission is co-chaired by Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff. Its inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place this week in Geneva, Switzerland.
Mupita’s appointment aligns with MTN Group’s strategic priority to leverage AI for growth, with the company targeting R30 billion in value-creation opportunities over the next three to five years.
