About us
At the Forefront of AI Policy and Governance
The Institute for AI Policy and Governance (AIPG) is a multi-disciplinary hub committed to shaping responsible and inclusive AI futures. We bridge academia, government, civil society, and the private sector to advance ethical AI policy rooted in local context and aligned with global standards. Through policy advisory, research, training, and capacity building, we empower leaders and institutions to shape AI governance that is fair, secure, and development focused.
WHAT WE DO
Empowering Communities Through AI Policy and Capacity Building
AIPG advances responsible AI through impactful projects, strategic advisory, education, and research. Each area of work supports ethical innovation while building inclusive and future-ready governance systems.
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Capacity Building & Training
We help governments and agencies achieve their goals by enhancing institutional capacity. Through executive workshops and in-depth training, we equip stakeholders, policymakers, legal professionals, and innovators with the knowledge and tools to develop and deploy ethical, AI solutions.
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Research & Knowledge Generation
Our research targets critical knowledge gaps, especially in the Global South, by improving data collection and amplifying local perspectives. Through multi-sector collaborations, we generate actionable insights to shape equitable AI policy on the global front.
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Policy Advisory Services
We support governments, institutions, and regional bodies with research-driven policy guidance. Our advisory services strengthen competitiveness, address emerging risks, and unlock innovation, helping partners make informed and sustainable long-term decisions.
NEWS
Explore What’s Happening
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Who Pays, Who Protects, Who Controls? Why AI skilling Requires More Than Access
AI skilling has become Africa’s new promise. From Nairobi to Lagos, Accra to Johannesburg, multinational technology companies are rolling out ambitious programs: free AI tools for students, cloud credits for universities, certification pathways for the…
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Google Withdraws Appeal in Uganda Data Protection Case — A Defining Moment for Big Tech Accountability in Africa
The Institute for AI Policy and Governance (AIPG) welcomes a major development in digital governance on the African continent. An official communication from the Republic of Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, dated 24…
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Knowing Before Governing: Why Africa Needs an AI Tools and Risk Registry
Across Africa, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming governance, business, and social systems. From predictive analytics in health surveillance to chatbots in financial inclusion, algorithmic systems are increasingly mediating decisions that affect millions of citizens.…
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AI Ethics Beyond Bias: Why Carbon Footprints Matter
The global race to develop ever-larger models is intensifying, but seldom do we ask: Who pays the price when AI’s hunger for electricity and water drains resources from citizens whose basic needs remain unmet? At…
Thoughts That Inspire
“We are entering a world where we will learn to coexist with AI, not as its masters, but as its collaborators”
Mark Zuckerberg
CEO, Meta
Institute for AI Policy & Governance 