A comprehensive collection of thirty national artificial intelligence policy frameworks developed for emerging and developing economies across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Small Island Developing States. Published January 2026.
This collection provides structured policy frameworks designed to support governments, regulators, researchers, public institutions, and policymakers in designing responsible, trustworthy, and inclusive AI ecosystems adapted to their institutional and economic contexts.
Each framework is customized for its national context while grounded in global governance principles, enabling countries to establish coherent policy approaches that align with international standards and their own development priorities.
View on Zenodo →Each framework addresses the full spectrum of AI governance requirements, from ethical principles and safety standards to institutional capacity building and international cooperation.
Explore comprehensive, context-adapted national AI policy frameworks for developing and emerging economies. Each framework provides a complete governance blueprint covering ethics, regulation, data governance, innovation, workforce development, and international cooperation.
AI governance framework for Afghanistan supporting institutional development, digital infrastructure, skills capacity building, and alignment with international AI governance standards.
AI policy supporting Digital Bangladesh Vision 2041, establishing regulatory bodies, fostering research and development, and building institutional capacity for responsible AI governance.
AI governance framework for Bolivia promoting innovation, digital inclusion, environmental protection integration, and regulatory capacity for sustainable AI development.
AI policy framework for Cambodia supporting digital transformation, innovation ecosystem development, workforce upskilling, and alignment with ASEAN AI governance initiatives.
AI governance framework supporting infrastructure development, capacity building, digital inclusion initiatives, and sustainable technology adoption across the Central African Republic.
AI policy for Ecuador integrating innovation, environmental sustainability, indigenous knowledge protection, and equitable access to AI technologies across all regions.
AI governance framework aligned with SDGs, establishing regulatory capacity, supporting innovation in key sectors, and advancing Egypt's digital transformation initiatives and regional leadership.
AI policy framework for Eswatini supporting digital economy growth, institutional capacity building, innovation ecosystems, and alignment with Southern African development objectives.
AI governance framework supporting Ethiopia's digital transformation, research capacity development, innovation hubs, and African Union engagement on global AI standards.
AI policy supporting Fiji's Blue Pacific approach, digital resilience, climate adaptation through AI, regional cooperation, and sustainable technology adoption for Pacific island economies.
Comprehensive AI governance framework for Ghana covering institutional capacity, ethical principles, data protection, innovation incentives, and alignment with African Union digital transformation.
AI policy framework for Guinea supporting infrastructure development, regulatory capacity building, digital inclusion, and strategic alignment with West African technology initiatives.
AI governance framework for Honduras promoting innovation, digital inclusion, environmental sustainability, and capacity building for emerging technology adoption and regulation.
AI policy for Jamaica supporting innovation economy development, workforce preparation, digital services expansion, and Caribbean regional cooperation on AI governance.
AI governance policy emphasizing regulatory capacity building, fintech innovation, digital infrastructure development, and Kenya's leadership in African AI governance initiatives.
AI governance framework for Kuwait supporting economic diversification, innovation ecosystem, sovereign AI capabilities, and regional cooperation on technology governance standards.
AI policy for Madagascar supporting digital transformation, environmental conservation through AI, capacity building, and sustainable development aligned with national priorities.
AI governance framework for Malawi supporting institutional development, digital services expansion, rural connectivity, and capacity building for equitable AI adoption.
AI policy supporting Maldives' digital economy strategy, tourism innovation, ocean conservation through AI, climate resilience, and small island development priorities.
AI governance framework for Nepal supporting digital inclusion, innovation capacity, disaster management through AI, renewable energy technology, and South Asian cooperation.
AI governance framework for Oman supporting economic diversification, innovation ecosystems, digital governance, and regional cooperation on technology standards and governance.
Comprehensive AI governance framework addressing regulatory architecture, ethical AI development, cybersecurity integration, and capacity building for emerging AI technologies.
AI policy for Panama supporting digital services sector, innovation hubs, financial technology development, and regional leadership in Latin American AI governance initiatives.
AI governance framework for Rwanda supporting innovation ecosystem, digital transformation, healthcare technology, and Rwanda's leadership in African technology governance initiatives.
AI governance framework supporting Saudi Vision 2030, innovation economy development, sovereign AI capabilities, and regional leadership in Middle Eastern technology governance.
AI policy establishing institutional frameworks for governance, supporting innovation hubs, developing digital skills, and advancing Senegal's leadership in African AI governance.
AI governance framework for Tanzania supporting digital transformation, innovation hubs, skills development, and alignment with East African AI governance cooperation initiatives.
AI governance framework for Uganda supporting digital innovation, agricultural technology, healthcare solutions, and capacity building for sustainable AI deployment across sectors.
AI governance framework for Zambia supporting digital transformation, mining technology innovation, skills development, and sustainable technology adoption across the economy.
AI governance framework for Zimbabwe supporting digital transformation, innovation capacity, financial technology development, and equitable AI adoption across all sectors.
Each framework is designed for adaptation and customization. They serve as structured blueprints that governments and institutions can use as a foundation for developing their own national AI policy approaches.
The frameworks are particularly valuable for countries beginning their AI policy development process, institutions seeking to align with international governance standards, and organizations supporting regulatory capacity building in the Global South.
These frameworks support diverse stakeholders in designing responsible and coherent AI governance—from government ministries establishing policy to development agencies supporting capacity building.
The complete collection is published on Zenodo under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. All frameworks are immediately available for download, adaptation, and use in policy development, research, and capacity-building initiatives.