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Comprehensive blueprints for responsible AI adoption. Our frameworks provide governments and institutions with the structural guidance needed to implement ethical, transparent, and effective artificial intelligence governance in the Global South.

Global South National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework Collection (2025–2026)

Published: January 25, 2026 | Version: 1.0

This publication presents a collection of 30 national Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy frameworks developed for emerging and developing economies across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Small Island Developing States.

Author
Nafiul Ahmad Rafi
Researcher, Atlas AI Institute

Highlights

30 national AI policy frameworks
AI governance, ethics, transparency & accountability
Data governance and AI safety
Innovation and public-sector AI adoption
Workforce development and cybersecurity
International AI cooperation

The collection includes policy frameworks for Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Guinea, Honduras, Jamaica, Kenya, Kuwait, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

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Global South National Artificial Intelligence Policy Framework Collection (2025–2026)

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🇧🇩 Bangladesh AI Policy Framework

A comprehensive national policy framework supporting the responsible, inclusive and sustainable development of Artificial Intelligence in Bangladesh.

AI Governance Ethics Innovation Education Cybersecurity Data Governance Public Sector Future Workforce

Atlas AI Institute presents Bangladesh's flagship AI policy framework, offering strategic recommendations across governance, ethics, innovation, education, cybersecurity, public sector transformation, workforce development and long-term national implementation.

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Bangladesh National AI Transparency & Explainability Policy Framework

Version: V1.0 | Published: June 27, 2026

The Bangladesh National AI Transparency & Explainability Policy Framework establishes governance standards for transparent, explainable, accountable, and responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) deployment across Bangladesh.

Author
Nafiul Ahmad Rafi
Researcher

Key Highlights

Risk-based AI governance framework
Transparency & explainability standards
AI Transparency Impact Assessments (AITIA)
Bangladesh AI Transparency Authority (BAITA)
Public AI Registry & transparency audits
Sector-specific AI governance guidance

International Alignment

Aligned with OECD AI Principles, UNESCO AI Ethics Recommendation, NIST AI RMF 1.0, EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 22989, and ISO/IEC TR 24028.

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Bangladesh National AI Transparency & Explainability Policy Framework (V1.0)

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National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh

Publication: 2026 | Framework Period: 2026–2035

The National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh is a comprehensive national policy framework developed by the Atlas AI Institute to ensure the safe, ethical, secure, and responsible development, deployment, and governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across Bangladesh.

Author
Nafiul Ahmad Rafi
Researcher, Atlas AI Institute

Key Highlights

Five-tier AI risk classification model
Risk-based AI governance and regulation
AI safety, transparency & accountability standards
Sector-specific governance requirements
National oversight and compliance mechanisms
Protection of human rights and trustworthy AI innovation

International Alignment

The framework aligns with the OECD AI Principles, UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, ISO/IEC standards, the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, and emerging global AI governance models.

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National AI Safety Framework for Bangladesh (2026–2035)

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Global South AI Policy Frameworks

Global South National AI Policy Framework Collection (2025–2026)

Author: Nafiul Ahmad Rafi, Researcher, Atlas AI Institute | Published: January 25, 2026 | Version: 1.0

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AI governance, ethics, transparency & accountability
Data governance and AI safety
Innovation and public-sector AI adoption
Workforce development and cybersecurity
International AI cooperation

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