Data & Policy (Jan 2024)
Exploring AI governance in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: gaps, efforts, and initiatives
- Hana Trigui,
- Fatma Guerfali,
- Emna Harigua-Souiai,
- Radwan Qasrawi,
- Chiraz Atri,
- Elie Salem Sokhn,
- Christo El Morr,
- Karima Hammami,
- Oussama Souiai,
- Jianhong Wu,
- Jude Dzevela Kong,
- Jean Jacques Rousseau,
- Sadri Znaidi
Affiliations
- Hana Trigui
- ORCiD
- Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, Vaccinology and Biotechnology Development (LR16IPT01), Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- Fatma Guerfali
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Laboratory of Transmission, Control and Immunobiology of Infections (LR16IPT02), Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Emna Harigua-Souiai
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Laboratory of Molecular Epidemiology and Experimental Pathology LR11IPT04, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Radwan Qasrawi
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Department of Computer Engineering, Istinye Universitesi, Istanbul, Turkey Department of Computer Science, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestinian Territory
- Chiraz Atri
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Laboratory of Transmission, Control and Immunobiology of Infections (LR16IPT02), Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Elie Salem Sokhn
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Molecular Testing Laboratory, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Beirut Arab University, Beirut, Lebanon
- Christo El Morr
- School of Health Policy and Management, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- Karima Hammami
- Department of Environmental Hygiene and Environmental Protection (DHMPE), Ministry of Health, Tunis, Tunisia Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- Oussama Souiai
- Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP) Laboratory of Bioinformatics, Biomathematics and Biostatistics LR16IPT09, Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia
- Jianhong Wu
- Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- Jude Dzevela Kong
- ORCiD
- Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada Laboratory for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- Jean Jacques Rousseau
- Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sadri Znaidi
- Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology, Vaccinology and Biotechnology Development (LR16IPT01), Institut Pasteur de Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, Tunis, Tunisia Global South Artificial Intelligence for Pandemic and Epidemic Preparedness and Response Network (AI4PEP)
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/dap.2024.85
- Journal volume & issue
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Vol. 6
Abstract
This commentary explores MENA”s AI governance, addressing gaps, showcasing successful strategies, and comparing national approaches. It emphasizes current deficiencies, highlights regional contributions to global AI governance, and offers insights into effective frameworks. The study reveals distinctions and trends in MENA”s national AI strategies, serving as a concise resource for policymakers and industry stakeholders.
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