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National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

Strategy State lawWestern Asia · IQadopted

Iraq's national strategy for artificial intelligence and big data integration aims to maximize the impact of data for citizens and build a knowledge-based economy. The strategy focuses on integrating AI across sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and environmental protection while aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It also emphasizes data governance, monitoring, and responsible AI development.

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

Who issued it

Iraqi Prime Minister’s Advisory Office for Artificial IntelligenceGovernment (executive) · IQ
Lead issuer
Legal forceAspirational
Under whose authorityState law
Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentPublic sector bodiesResearchers and academics

This strategy is intended for policymakers, researchers, public sector bodies, and citizens interested in Iraq's national direction for AI and big data.

Sectors
Cross-sectorHealthcare · healthcareAgriculture and food · agriculture, water, and food

What the document contains

What's covered

The document outlines Iraq's national vision for integrating AI and big data into the economy, addressing citizen participation, knowledge-building through education, and sector-specific applications in healthcare, agriculture, environment, tourism, and security.

What's missing

The text lacks detailed legal definitions, specific enforcement mechanisms, or granular compliance requirements for AI developers and deployers.

Key takeaways
  • Iraq has established a national strategy for artificial intelligence and big data integration centered around building a knowledge economy.
  • The strategy targets the integration of AI within multiple sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, water, and environmental protection.
  • Education initiatives under the strategy span from school levels up to higher education.
  • The framework commits to strong data governance and monitoring to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.
Issued6 January 2025
Length285 words
FormatNot recorded
Scopenational

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

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Fairness

1/5

Non-discrimination and equitable treatment

income equalities in which Iraqi individuals are at the heart of the economy

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

1/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

Iraqi individuals are at the heart of the economy

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

1/5

Protection of personal data and private life

This strategy relies on a strong commitment to data governance and monitoring

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

0/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Impact Assessment

0/5

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

National Strategy for AI and Big Data Integration in Iraq

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

artificial_intelligence big_data national_strategy data_governance sustainable_development