Record STMT-W502184Aspirational

An A.I. Policy Roadmap for the Caribbean

Strategy Institutional policyLatin America and the Caribbeanin force

This document outlines an artificial intelligence policy roadmap for the Caribbean region, developed by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean. It details UNESCO's ongoing work and upcoming initiatives regarding AI standards, capacity building, research, and regional consultations. The roadmap aims to raise awareness of AI, identify regional priorities, and leverage digital transformation for sustainable development.

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

Who issued it

UNESCOIntergovernmental

Lead issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityInstitutional policy

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentPublic sector bodiesResearchers and academics

This document is for stakeholders, policymakers, and researchers interested in regional AI policy and development across the Caribbean.

Sectors

Cross-sectorMedia and information · broadcasting and journalismResearch and science

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers UNESCO's AI initiatives, regional policy goals, capacity-building efforts, and upcoming surveys and projects tailored for Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean.

What's missing

The document does not provide binding legal regulations, specific enforcement mechanisms, or technical definitions of artificial intelligence.

Key takeaways

The roadmap is designed to raise awareness of AI's relevance, potential, and challenges for the Caribbean.
UNESCO's initiatives include standard-setting instruments, capacity-building programs, and research publications.
Online multi-stakeholder consultations were conducted from December 2020 to April 2021 to shape regional strategies.
The document is being updated to address post-COVID conditions, new developments like ChatGPT, and the evolving regulatory environment.

Outline

· Overview of UNESCO's work on AI
· Some Caribbean-specific AI Actions Coming Soon
· Overview of the AI Policy Roadmap Presentation
· GOALS
· Main Partners
· List of Some UNESCO A.I. Resources

Issued2022

Length582 words · 8 pages

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

screening score · 2026-10-24

Fairness

0/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

• Defending Human Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

List of Some UNESCO A.I. Resources

screening score · 2026-10-24

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

screening score · 2026-10-24

Privacy

0/5

Protection of personal data and private life

screening score · 2026-10-24

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

screening score · 2026-10-24

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

screening score · 2026-10-24

Impact Assessment

1/5

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

•Ethical Impact Assessment (EIA)

Overview of UNESCO's work on AI

screening score · 2026-10-24

Topics

artificial_intelligence policy_roadmap capacity_building sustainable_development caribbean