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Record STMT-W652B16Aspirational

Harnessing the potential of artificial intelligence to create public value in the Caribbean

Report Institutional policyLatin America and the Caribbeanadopted

This policy brief explores how Caribbean governments can proactively harness and adopt artificial intelligence in public sector organizations to create public value. It notes that public sector bodies in the region are currently lagging in AI adoption despite its transformative benefits for efficiency and service delivery. The document highlights the potential of AI across various sectors such as education, healthcare, and public administration while emphasizing the need for integration.

Summary and content fields are drawn from the document text and are pending editorial review.

Who issued it

United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western AsiaIntergovernmental
Lead issuer
Legal forceAspirational
Under whose authorityInstitutional policy
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

National governmentPublic sector bodiesResearchers and academics

This is for policymakers and public sector leaders in the Caribbean looking to understand the potential of artificial intelligence in government.

Sectors
Public administration · public sector organizationsCross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document addresses the integration of artificial intelligence within public sector organizations in the Caribbean to generate public value, improve administrative problem-solving, and enhance public services.

What's missing

Specific regulatory frameworks, compliance mechanisms, enforcement details, and technical safety definitions are not stated.

Key takeaways
  • Caribbean governments need to proactively harness and adopt artificial intelligence in public sector organizations.
  • Public sector organizations in the Caribbean are currently lagging in artificial intelligence adoption.
  • Artificial intelligence offers transformative benefits across diverse contexts including education, healthcare, and justice.
  • Integrating AI into government operations can improve service quality, gain efficiency, and enhance policymaking.
IssuedNot recorded
Length309 words
FormatNot recorded
Scoperegional

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

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Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

0/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

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Protection of personal data and private life

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

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Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

Required assessment of an AI system's risks/impacts before or during use

Abstract

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence public_sector public_value caribbean public_administration