Initiative aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into public procurement and service delivery.
Bangladesh and UNESCO Launch Special Training for Responsible AI in Public Sector
UNESCO and the Government of Bangladesh have launched a three-day specialized training programme in Dhaka for civil servants. The training aims to equip public officials with practical knowledge on AI governance, ethics, and safeguards, enabling them to responsibly leverage AI to enhance public services and systems like the e-GP.
In a major move to strengthen public sector capacity for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), UNESCO and the Government of Bangladesh launched a specialized training programme for civil servants in Dhaka on Monday. Held at the Lakeshore Hotel on June 15, 16, and 18, the training gathers senior government officials, public procurement professionals, and ICT focal points from various ministries to build a practical understanding of AI systems, ethical safeguards, and governance frameworks.
The initiative comes at a time when governments worldwide are exploring AI to improve public administration and decision-making. In Bangladesh, UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) identified policymaker capacity development as a key requirement for safe AI adoption.
"Artificial intelligence is no longer a future issue; it is already influencing how public institutions design services and engage with citizens," said Khalid Bin Masud, Head of Sciences at UNESCO Dhaka.
Highlighting Bangladesh's progress, S.M. Moin Uddin Ahmed, CEO (Secretary) of the Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA), stated, "We are actively integrating AI into our programmes. We are now looking to leverage AI to enhance the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) System and improve public service delivery."
Delivered through UNESCO’s AI Ethics Experts Without Borders network, the training features facilitators from the UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, UNDP Sri Lanka’s Citra Social Innovation Lab, BRAC University, and North South University.
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