How can developing countries adopt AI without deepening tech dependence? Across2⃣forums, a theme that emerged was the shift towards 'strategic interdependence' – helping countries identify which tech layers they should control, whom they might partner & how to maintain agility.

Tech Week Singapore is just upon us! Thinking about how governments and enterprises in APAC are navigating the current discourse on AI sovereignty? Join our Digital and AI Lead, Jayant Narayan, on the panel next Tuesday (29 Sept). Find out more: singaporetechnologyweek.com/…

What are you doing to build a Digit'all future? 🌍 Join Digit'all Voices at Digital @ UNGA this month. Share how you're creating real change through technology: connectivity, digital skills, accessibility, or innovation. ⏰ Deadline: 13 September 🔗 bit.ly/4gERbYX

It was a pleasure to welcome Nikolas Myint, UN Resident Coordinator from @UNinMalaysia, to @UNDPtech this week. Sustainable development calls for concerted efforts, and it is crucial to find synergies and opportunities for collaboration. Grateful to the team for the exchange!

When discussing digital transformation, cybersecurity is often treated as an afterthought. However, research has shown that cybersecurity can be an enabler and is key to helping countries reap the full benefits of digitalization ➡️ go.undp.org/p3z

AI adoption is happening. But does it mean to be ready? It is no longer only about whether countries are prepared before adoption; it is whether they can shape adoption as it unfolds. What have we learnt so far from 26 @UNDP AI Landscape Assessments? 🔗 bit.ly/AIReadinessBackwardsR…

What does it mean to adopt a systems approach to circularity? Gathering perspectives from professionals working in policy, philanthropy, digital and research, our recent blog explores the conditions necessary to scale circular solutions across cities ➡️ go.undp.org/psE

Small Island Developing States are making strong progress in digital transformation, but connectivity alone does not guarantee impact. Learn how SIDS can move from digital presence to utility by strengthening trust, coordination & institutional capacity: undp.org/digital-innovation/…

Happy to be partnering @MFAsg and the Civil Service College again for the FOSS for Good Executive Program! This year's program saw senior officials from 14 FOSS member states in town for a week-long exchange on Digital Governance, Cybersecurity & AI Adoption for Public Service.

AI is transforming societies. But it is entering public systems faster than governance can keep pace. Drawing on engagements in 11 countries & territories, this new report examines what AI adoption in practice reveals about trust, safety & AI performance➡️bit.ly/SmallStatesBigSignals