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Blueprint for Intelligent Economies – AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration

This white paper, Blueprint for Intelligent Economies: AI Competitiveness through Regional Collaboration, encompasses every stage of the AI journey: innovation, development, deployment and adoption of AI for the benefit of all. […] Public-private partnerships and academic collaboration are particularly important ways to accelerate the development of successful and agile national AI ecosystems.

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Report

The International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI

The first-ever International AI Safety Report was just published, backed by a panel of experts from over 30 countries and international organizations, including C4IR, providing an evidence-based approach to understanding the safety of advanced AI systems.

Report

The Global Public Impact of GovTech: A $9.8 Trillion Opportunity

By 2034, GovTech – government technology – is poised to unlock $9.8 trillion in public value globally, transforming how governments operate and connect with people. As governments face rising demands for efficiency, transparency and sustainability, GovTech offers solutions that streamline processes, reduce costs and rebuild public trust.

White Paper

Governance in the Age of Generative AI: A 360° Approach for Resilient Policy and Regulation

In a time of rapid innovation and global uncertainty, generative artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a transformative force, reshaping industries, economies, and societies worldwide. This pivotal moment demands visionary leadership and a collaborative approach to anticipatory governance.

Policy

AI Playbook for Small States

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority and Rwanda's Ministry of ICT and Innovation developed the world's first AI Playbook for Small States, a compilation of best practices of how policymakers in different parts of the world have implemented AI strategies and policies in their countries. It aims to shape inclusive global discourse on harnessing the potential of AI while addressing issues of AI governance, safety and societal impact, particularly for small states.

Toolkit

Commonwealth StrategusAI: AI-driven Policy Toolkit

In partnership with Intel, the Commonwealth Secretariat has developed an AI-driven policy toolkit that enables governments develop strategies and policies using best practices from around the world but customised for their own countries.

Report

International Scientific Report on the Safety of Advanced AI

This report sets out an up-to-date, science-based understanding of the safety of advanced AI systems. The independent, international, and inclusive report is a landmark moment of international collaboration. It marks the first time the international community has come together to supports efforts to build a shared scientific and evidence-based understanding of frontier AI risks.

Briefing Paper

Unlocking Value from Generative AI: Guidance for Responsible Transformation

As generative AI’s technical maturity accelerates, its adoption by organizations seeking to capitalize on its potential is maturing at pace while also swiftly disrupting business and society and forcing leaders to rethink their strategies in real time. This paper addresses the impact of generative AI on industry and introduces best practices for responsible transformation.

Briefing Paper

State of AI in Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Centre of Expertise in Montreal on Artificial Intelligence launched this report, which identifies target priority areas based on the needs of Africa and Africans, when it comes to developing responsible AI.

Report

Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution Network Impact Report 2022-2023

In just six years, the C4IR Network grew to 19 centres across five continents, with measurable impact at local and global levels. This is the first Annual Impact Report of the C4IR Network.

Briefing Paper

Unleashing the Benefits of Large Language Models (LLMs) to Low-Resource Languages

Funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenge on “Catalyzing Equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use,” Rwanda C4IR in partnership with Digital Umuganda developed a support tool for community health workers focused on malnutrition leveraging GPT-4 as a knowledge base and an Mbaza English-Kinyarwanda translation model. This tool is being further enhanced with medical LLMs and undergoing clinical validation through silent trials with general practitioners.

Briefing Paper

Rwanda’s National AI Policy

The National Artificial Intelligence Policy for the Republic of Rwanda serves as a roadmap to enable Rwanda to harness the benefits of AI and mitigate its risks. By mobilizing local, regional, and international stakeholders, it positions Rwanda to become a leading African Innovation Hub and Africa’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence.

Briefing Paper

Rwanda’s Law on the Protection of Personal Data and Privacy

With the advancement of technological innovation and cross-border digital trade, adequate personal data protection legislation is essential to fully harness the benefits of the global digital economy while safeguarding the privacy of individuals.

Briefing Paper

The Presidio Recommendations on Responsible Generative AI

The Responsible AI Leadership: A Global Summit on Generative AI" was held in April 2023 to guide experts and policymakers in developing and governing generative AI systems responsibly. This report outlines 30 action-oriented recommendations aimed to navigate AI complexities and harness its potential ethically.

Briefing Paper

Chatbots RESET Framework: Rwanda Artificial Intelligence (AI) Triage Pilot

Using AI to increase access to healthcare is an attractive approach for developing nations with limited healthcare resources. However with lagging regulations on the use of AI in healthcare, “soft governance” mechanisms such as the Chatbots RESET offer on-ramps for rapid adoption while enabling responsible use of the technology.

REPORT

Medicines from the Sky: Opportunities and Lessons from Drones in Africa

With the use of delivery drones emerging as a potential solution, this report focuses on drone use in Africa – a global leader in the field, with the first national-scale drone delivery programme launching in Rwanda and the world’s first drone delivery of COVID vaccines taking place in Ghana. The paper assesses drone programmes in Africa and how these can be broadened to bring additional benefits.

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Artificial Intelligence Readiness and Maturity Assessment Framework

The Framework consists of a data-driven tool to monitor the readiness and maturity of Rwanda towards implementing its national AI policy. The framework is supported by a dynamic dashboard that helps visualize the current level of AI readiness of the country as well as progress over time.