Global data governance efforts expand as UNESCO supports policy capacity for AI systems
Inclusive digital transformation advances through UNESCO efforts to support responsible data governance systems.
UNESCO and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched a joint initiative to support governments in developing rights-based data governance frameworks for AI. The programme reflects growing global efforts to align digital transformation with public interest objectives.
The Data governance for inclusive digital and AI futures initiative provides policymakers with practical tools to design transparent and accountable data systems, with a focus on safeguarding rights and enabling inclusive AI deployment.
It responds to increasing demand for structured governance approaches as countries expand the use of data-driven technologies.
Participants from multiple regions applied governance frameworks to areas including healthcare, digital identity, and social protection. These projects demonstrate how data governance can improve public service delivery while strengthening accountability and citizen trust.
Hosted at ITU Academy and supported by the EU Global Gateway initiative, the programme also promotes cross-country collaboration and knowledge exchange, reinforcing international coordination in data governance.
An initiative by UNESCO that highlights the importance of building institutional capacity to ensure that AI systems operate within clear legal and ethical frameworks.
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