Responsible AI for transformative policymaking in South Africa

Illustration depicting the use of data science tools for policymaking in South Africa

We advance responsible AI to transform policymaking and drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Through research, capacity building, AI tool development and practical knowledge products, we unlock responsible AI’s potential as a game changer for policymaking.

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  • AI in Government: The Lab’s free webinar series for policymakers

    Join us for a free, four-part webinar series on AI in government. From 2-5 June, explore AI basics, policy trends, ethics and real-world applications designed for policymakers and public sector professionals.

  • Policy Innovation Lab beta-tests platform for LLM-based tools

    The Policy Innovation Lab recently got South Africa policymakers together to test our new platform which hosts a number of LLM-based tools for supporting policymaking.

  • New HQ for School for Data Science and Computational Thinking opened

    We recently celebrated the opening of the new headquarters of the School for Data Science and Computational Thinking, which also houses the Policy Innovation Lab. Since its establishment in 2019, this multidisciplinary school has grown into a vibrant hub, hosting several leading centres and laboratories.

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GOALKEEPERS

Public engagement initiatives collect and share inspirational stories of policy innovation at all levels of society. We do this primarily through hosting the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers South Africa network.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Multistakeholder dialogues identify opportunities for policy innovation that align with South Africa’s SDG priorities and address pressing societal challenges.

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