Document :

ITU-D SG02 RAPPORTEUR GROUP MEETING  Contribution  29

Title :

Artificial Intelligence Development Initiative (IDIA): a model bringing together research and advocacy for enhanced inclusion and public participation in the governance of ethical artificial intelligence in francophone Africa

Date :

2026-08-12

Source :

Senegal

AI/Question :

Q1/2, Q5/1, Q5/2

Meeting :

2026-10-07

Access :

Restricted to TIES users [ITU-D]

Abstract :

This contribution presents the IDIA project as a nexus between research, advocacy and public policy. It addresses the added value of an intervention model linking scientific research, political influence and citizen engagement to make AI a sustainable lever for development. We propose this "catalyst" model as an approach that ITU D could promote in its country-support programmes aimed at enhancing ownership and sustainability of efforts undertaken in the field of AI.