UNESCO is expanding efforts to improve artificial intelligence literacy among Egypt’s civil servants as part of a broader push to support responsible digital transformation in government institutions. The initiative focuses on helping public officials understand how AI systems work, how they can improve public services, and how to manage associated ethical and legal risks. Egypt has increasingly positioned itself as a regional leader in AI governance through its National AI Strategy, which emphasizes human rights, transparency, and institutional modernization.
The training programs aim to equip government employees with both technical and governance-related AI skills. UNESCO’s competency frameworks teach civil servants how to evaluate AI tools, manage digital transformation projects, and apply AI responsibly in sectors such as justice, education, healthcare, and public administration. Officials are also being trained to recognize challenges linked to algorithmic bias, data privacy, accountability, and explainability in automated systems.
One major area of focus has been Egypt’s legal and judicial system. UNESCO recently partnered with Egypt’s Public Prosecutor’s Office to organize training sessions for prosecutors and legal experts on the responsible use of AI in courts and investigations. Participants explored how AI could assist with legal research, evidence analysis, and case management while ensuring compliance with human rights standards and due process protections.
The initiative reflects a wider international trend as governments worldwide race to improve AI readiness within the public sector. UNESCO’s broader AI for the Public Sector program aims to train civil servants globally and promote ethical AI governance through international cooperation and shared competency standards. Egypt’s participation highlights how developing countries are increasingly investing in AI literacy not only to modernize public services, but also to ensure that digital transformation remains inclusive, transparent, and aligned with democratic governance principles.
