The African Centre of Excellence in Data Science (ACE-DS) addresses specific development challenges by:Offering a research hub for postgraduate students, Attracting international expertise and practitioners Stimulating collaboration between academics, partners and stakeholders; Demonstrating the relevance of the centre for innovation, job creation and economic prosperity;Securing resources to stim
ulate multidisciplinary collaborative international research projects. The ACE-DS is based in Rwanda and places southern and eastern regions of Africa at the forefront of an emerging academic field that encourages collaborative partnerships between academia, government and the private sector.