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AI for the Global South

Artificial intelligence is reshaping education, labor, and governance everywhere — but the defaults are being set elsewhere. This initiative makes sure the South sets its own.

Research

AI research agendas

Southern-led research on AI in education, health, agriculture, and public services — grounded in local data, languages, and realities.

Policy

AI governance

Frameworks for ethical, inclusive AI policy — with ministries and regional bodies, connected to the global governance conversation.

Innovation

Applied AI labs

Pilot innovation labs from 2027 — AI & education first, then climate, public policy, and digital governance applications.

Capacity

Skills & leadership

AI literacy for policymakers and executives through the GPS Academy; technical capacity through university partners.

Dialogue

AI & governance dialogues

A GPS Dialogues strand running through 2026 — join the conversation early. Upcoming dialogues

Knowledge

Publications

Policy briefs and working papers on AI for development — in the repository as they publish.

Track II at Kigali 2027 — Technology & Digital Innovation — is this initiative's flagship stage. See the tracks