Launch of the Access to Knowledge for Development Center (A2K4D) at The American University in Cairo's Onsi Sawiris School of Business is established.
Launch of the "MENA AI Observatory" by A2K4D, at the Center's 14th anniversary, building on a history of advancing knowledge, technology and data for development in the region. A2K4D built the observatory as part of the project "Governing Responsible AI in the MENA Region", held in partnership with BirZeit University's Center for Continuing Education and supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC).
Establishment of the Observatory by A2K4D as a standalone project with continued IDRC support, adopting its current name: "The MENA Observatory on Responsible AI" and working on initiatives that capitalize on responsible data and AI for inclusion and achievement of the SDGs across MENA in collaboration with local, regional, and global partners.
The Observatory was developed to address the following:
As a dynamic, inclusive and locally-driven platform on responsible AI in MENA, the Observatory is envisioned to serve as a catalyst for change by being a tool for policy making, a hub for connecting stakeholders and communities and the go-to home for any and all knowledge on responsible AI as it pertains to the lives of everyone in the region.
Rooted in the above-mentioned vision and mission, the overarching objective of the MENA Observatory on Responsible AI can be broken down into three main categories.
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