Latin America Makes Progress in Data Governance for Ethical and Inclusive Artificial Intelligence - UNESCO
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Data governance is essential to ensuring that digital transformation and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) are carried out responsibly, inclusively and in a manner that respects human rights. Its importance lies in establishing clear rules and responsibilities regarding how data is collected, used, protected and shared, as well as who can access it and under what conditions. To this end, UNESCO promotes practical tools to help governments and regulatory authorities strengthen data management, protection and sharing.
One year after the launch of the Data Governance Toolkit: Navigating the Data in the Digital Age, the initiative is expanding its reach across Latin America and the Caribbean with the publication of its Spanish-language edition. The document provides practical guidance for developing inclusive data governance frameworks that are equipped to address the challenges of artificial intelligence.
The Toolkit, launched on 8 July 2025, is the result of the work of the Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, led by UNESCO in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the African Union Commission, with the participation of institutions and experts.
By helping governments establish robust frameworks for data access, protection, sharing and stewardship, the Toolkit contributes to achieving the objectives of the Roadmap for Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Latin America and the Caribbean 2026–2027 and building the data ecosystems the region needs to develop and govern AI responsibly. It also complements other regional initiatives, such as the Caribbean Artificial Intelligence Policy Roadmap.
In Peru, these advances in data governance are part of an ongoing effort…
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