Better Governance for a World at Peace
Better Governance for a World at Peace
The MENA Observatory is a regional hub for responsible AI research. It focuses on knowledge translation through various formats, influences policy by engaging with policymakers, & builds networks with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, policymakers, civil society organizations, businesses, journalists, local communities, students, & international entities. It amplifies local voices, especially those of women and marginalized groups. Key partners include the African Observatory on Responsible AI and Birzeit University in Palestine. Achievements include hosting successful webinars, publishing resources in Arabic & English (research papers, educational material, datasets), creating a dynamic video series, & participating in conferences on AI governance. The Observatory emphasizes feminist AI & platform work, and aims to foster a just MENA AI landscape aligned with local realities.
We engage in interdisciplinary research through collaborations and partnerships with leading global and regional institutions on the role of knowledge, openness and digital technologies in promoting human development. Through research, dissemination and global engagement, we bring local issues to the forefront of global development debates.
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