Public Sector AI Readiness: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa

The article “Public Sector AI Readiness: The Case of Sub-Saharan Africa” explores how Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is positioned to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into public sector operations. While AI holds the potential to revolutionize government services by improving efficiency, decision-making, and resource management, SSA lags behind other regions in terms of AI readiness. The report draws on the 2023 Government AI Readiness Index, which ranks 193 countries based on technological infrastructure, governance frameworks, and data availability. Countries like Mauritius and South Africa lead the region, but most nations in SSA score poorly, highlighting significant disparities and the need for investments in data, governance, and technology to harness AI’s transformative power in public services.