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Artificial Intelligence Policy Lab
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Advancing Responsible ​& Impactful ​​AI Governance across Africa
Advancing Responsible ​& Impactful ​​AI Governance across Africa

Africa AI Policy Lab is a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing responsible and impactful AI governance across the continent powered by the Lawyers Hub funding from Patrick J. Mc Govern Foundation. In an era where data deficits and unique governance challenges prevail, our Lab serves as a vital platform for evidence-based thought leadership and policy innovation in digital technologies, including AI and Financial Services, AI and Democracy, AI and Migration, and Judicial AI applications. AI Laws.

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Focus & Key Initiatives
Capacity Building
Enhance AI literacy and policy development skills through training, workshops, and the Africa AI Policy Summer School, equipping stakeholders with the tools needed for effective AI governance and advocacy.
Collaborative Solutions
Foster partnerships among policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and civil society to collectively address AI governance challenges and harmonize AI policies across Africa.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Implement frameworks to track AI adoption and policy effectiveness, ensuring continuous improvement and responsiveness.
Research & Policy DevelopmentDevelopment
Publish Africa-specific policy briefs, white papers, and model laws while supporting the creation of national AI strategies and legal frameworks that are contextually relevant and ethically sound.
On a mission...

To inform, shape, and drive the discourse on digital policy and emerging technologies in Africa, fostering the development of relevant, ethical, and effective AI policies, laws, and interventions that promote positive societal outcomes.

Why the 
​policy lab matters

While over 100 AI policy labs exist globally, Africa faces a significant gap in systematic AI research and policy development. The Africa AI Policy Lab aims to bridge this gap, ensuring that AI technologies are harnessed responsibly to foster digital inclusion, innovation, and socio-economic growth across the continent.

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Be part of Africa’s AI policy transformation. Collaborate with us, Join a Working Group, and contribute to building a responsible AI ecosystem that drives meaningful social change. Engage with us through our events, contribute to our research, or partner with the Lab to advance AI policy in Africa.

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