📋 Tender Overview
PROJECT ID
110446
TOTAL FUNDING
CAD 745,500.00
IDRC OFFICER
Gillian Dowie
PROJECT STATUS
Active
DURATION
36 months
Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to revolutionize various sectors critical to poverty reduction, inclusion and the public good, including agriculture, health care and education. Left unchecked, however, the benefits are not likely to be distributed equally. AI also has the potential to replicate and exacerbate societal biases and to be used irresponsibly or unethically. Given the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region's diverse cultural, social and political landscape, there is a need for a context-specific, multi-stakeholder and interdisciplinary approach to ensure that AI is governed, developed and deployed in a manner that is responsible, inclusive and for the benefit of society.
This project will facilitate knowledge and exchange on the responsible and inclusive governance, development and deployment of AI, strengthen the capacity of policymakers and decision-makers to respond to emerging challenges and opportunities, and create knowledge exchange and networking opportunities across the region and globally.
To achieve this, the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI will conduct in-depth studies on responsible AI for policy and practice, ensuring that AI technologies are aligned with ethical standards and societal needs. It will bridge the gap between research and practice by positioning findings and best practices or use by policymakers, practitioners, and the public. It will also foster a regional multi-stakeholder network and promote collaboration, enhancing the collective capacity to address AI-related challenges.
By leveraging its extensive regional networks and partnerships, the MENA Observatory aims to become a leading force in responsible AI dialogues, contributing to the global discourse on responsible AI.
