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UNU-EGOV joins Innovation Hub "AI4PA"

UNU-EGOV keeps strengthening its collaboration at the national level in Portugal.

This time, the Operating Unit is part of the new Digital Innovation Hub for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Public Administration - AI4PA.

The official launch of this new innovation hub takes place on 26 January (online).Its main goal is to optimize public policies in the various areas of governance through the promotion of innovative digital solutions based on Artificial Intelligence and Data Science.

The AI4PA Hub will be coordinated by the Portuguese Administrative Modernization Agency (AMA) and aims to support the digital transition of Public Administration by introducing the use of Artificial Intelligence and other innovative technologies to increase the effectiveness of public policies and the quality of public services, as well as to empower central, regional and local Public Administration and SMEs that offer suitable digital solutions.

The presentation of the AI4PA Hub can be followed online via AMA's YouTube channel starting at 15h00 (UTC). The full progamme is available below.

SCHEDULE ITEM
15h00 Opening remarks
15h10 Digital Innovation Hubs: Goals and Impact in Portugal and Europe
15h20 Keynote: Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the Future of Public Administration
15h25 Presentation of the AI4PA Hub
15h35 Roundtable: the Role of Hub in the Future of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science in the Public Administration
16h00 Ethical Guide for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration
16h10 Closing

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