Africa AI Policy Dashboard
A public knowledge platform for tracking AI policy, digital governance, data protection, education technology, and responsible AI developments across African countries.
What the dashboard will track
The Africa AI Policy Dashboard is being developed as a credible, source-based policy intelligence tool for educators, policymakers, researchers, institutions, civil society, and technology partners.
AI policy
Strategies, bills, consultations, responsible AI frameworks, and national AI initiatives.
Digital governance
Digital economy, public-sector innovation, cybersecurity, and institutional readiness signals.
Data protection
Data governance, privacy laws, regulators, and safeguards relevant to responsible AI adoption.
Education technology
AI literacy, digital skills, education innovation, and technology-enabled learning policy.
AI Policy Tracker preview
Sample tracker structure. Real entries will require verified official or credible source links before publication as live data.
| Country | Policy / Topic | Status | Sector | Source | OSi note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | National AI and digital governance developments | Sample / pending verification | AI, Digital Economy, Education | Source link needed | Track AI literacy, public-sector adoption, and education implications. |
| Kenya | AI and data governance developments | Sample / pending verification | AI, Data Protection | Source link needed | Useful regional comparison for digital governance and readiness. |
| Ghana | Digital policy and emerging AI governance | Sample / pending verification | Digital Economy, Education | Source link needed | Track AI literacy, skills and policy signals. |
| Rwanda | AI and digital transformation policy resources | Sample / pending verification | AI, Public Sector | Source link needed | Track public-sector innovation and responsible AI readiness. |
| South Africa | AI governance, data protection and digital policy | Sample / pending verification | AI, Data Protection, Public Sector | Source link needed | Track regulatory, research and education ecosystem developments. |
Country-level policy snapshots
Each country profile will summarize AI strategy status, data protection context, digital education policy, responsible bodies, recent updates, and source links.
Nigeria
Sample profile: AI policy, digital economy, education technology, and data governance.
Kenya
Sample profile: AI readiness, data protection, and digital public infrastructure.
Ghana
Sample profile: digital policy, skills, and emerging responsible AI conversations.
Rwanda
Sample profile: public-sector innovation and digital transformation signals.
Regional governance map
Interactive map coming soon
First MVP will use verified country cards and regional status labels before launching a full interactive Africa map.
Nigeria, Ghana
Sample regional grouping for policy tracker expansion.
Kenya, Rwanda
Sample regional grouping for digital governance tracking.
South Africa
Sample regional grouping for AI, data and policy ecosystem review.
More countries
Additional profiles will be added as verified sources become available.
AI readiness / policy indicators
The dashboard will use simple, transparent indicators. Scores will not be published until methodology and source data are confirmed.
AI strategy status
Active, draft, consultation, proposed, unknown, or not yet available.
Data protection context
Presence of data protection law, regulator, guidance, and enforcement signals.
Education technology readiness
Digital education policy, AI literacy initiatives, and teacher/learner capacity signals.
Responsible AI governance
Ethics, transparency, accountability, safety, and public-sector safeguards.
Resources for policymakers and institutions
Introduction to AI Policy for Public Leaders
A practical entry brief for policymakers and public-sector stakeholders.
Responsible AI in Education
A short brief on opportunities, risks, and safeguards for AI in learning systems.
ALFAP Programme Overview
Use ALFAP as the first public anchor for AI literacy and policymaker learning resources.
Submit a policy update or partner with OSi
Help improve the dashboard by sharing official source links, policy documents, country updates, research, or partnership interest.