This event will feature the official launch of the Tanzania Readiness Assessment Report, a key milestone marking Tanzania’s commitment to fostering ethical, inclusive, and human-centered AI development in line with international standards and national priorities, including the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI._x000D_
The session will present the findings of Tanzania’s readiness assessment, conducted using UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM)—a comprehensive, participatory tool designed to help Member States evaluate their national capacities and identify gaps in the governance, development, and deployment of artificial intelligence. Developed as part of the implementation of the 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of AI—the first global normative instrument in this field—the RAM enables evidence-based policymaking and fosters alignment with human rights, sustainability, and fairness in AI systems.
Drawing on best practices from previous RAM launches in countries such as Brazil, Ghana, Morocco, and Mexico, this session will showcase the collaborative process that informed Tanzania’s report. It will highlight key insights on policy and regulatory frameworks, education and research ecosystems, data and infrastructure readiness, and ethical considerations in AI design and deployment.
Participants will hear from national stakeholders, lead consultants, and UNESCO representatives, who will discuss how the report’s findings can inform strategic planning, capacity building, and multi-stakeholder engagement going forward. The event will also spotlight how the RAM process strengthens national ownership of AI governance, while fostering regional and international cooperation on ethical AI.
This launch represents a pivotal step in Tanzania’s journey toward responsible AI innovation—rooted in equity, transparency, and the protection of human dignity.
Moderator: Rosanna Fanni, Ethics of AI Unit, UNESCO HQ Speakers: - TBC, Government of Tanzania - TBC, UNESCO National Commission, Tanzania - Ngandeu Ngatta Hugue, Unit Head/Programme Specialist Social and Human Sciences, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa - Essa Mohamedali (Tanzania RAM consultant) - Dr Neema Nduma (Tanzania RAM consultant) - TBC, African Union
