Pillars, objectives and lines of action
AI Governance in Public Administration
The purpose of the dimension of AI Governance for the Digital Government is to ensure the principles and comply with the recommendations indicated in this document. Likewise, the frame of reference must contemplate the generation of a model for the selection and prioritization of AI projects that contain acceptance criteria considering the principles generated such as: the purpose, the contribution of value to the processes, the general interest and the need that originates the project. In turn, the frame of reference should contemplate an AI maturity model that contains all the technical, organizational and human aspects, among others. This model allows to have a unique indicator that contributes to the evolution of AI in Public Administration. The Governance reference framework should contemplate a quality data model with an open data standard, which will generate the necessary foundations to implement AI. The Governance model should contemplate follow-up procedures and structures, an AI observatory that allows to obtain information for decision-making. Likewise, it will be convenient to generate a monitor of the projects under execution in order to identify impacts and be able to take actions accordingly. Finally, Governance will contemplate a process of knowledge management in order to capitalize and manage the lessons learned and the knowledge generated in the ecosystem.
In view of this, the following objectives have been defined:
OBJECTIVE I: To identify the AI ecosystem in Uruguay
- To prepare a map with the different stakeholders (role, sector, experience, value contribution, areas of action, etc.) and identify the ecosystem that brings together public and private sectors, academia and civil society, as well as stakeholders and international organizations that will later enable to develop and enhance their capabilities.
- To generate a discussion on the use of AI in Public Administration, which allows: to define guidelines, ensure capacity building and favor a research culture in AI.
OBJECTIVE II: To define an AI Governance Model in Public Administration
- To define an AI Governance model for the PA, as well as a reference framework for its implementation that includes, among others: stakeholders, roles and responsibilities, standards, procedures and decision-making mechanisms, as well as performance indicators and guidelines for impact analysis.
- To promote active transparency in compliance with agreed ethical principles and values.