AI Masterclass for Public Sector

About Course

Artificial intelligence is reshaping governance and public services across Africa. This masterclass equips government leaders with strategic knowledge to harness AI responsibly—balancing innovation with ethics, transparency, and public trust. From foundations to implementation, you’ll learn to evaluate AI solutions, mitigate risks, and deploy technologies that enhance citizen services.

What Will You Learn?

• Demystify AI – Understand capabilities, limitations, and public sector applications
• Develop Ethical Frameworks – Address bias, privacy, and security in government AI
• Evaluate AI Solutions – Assess proposals for feasibility, cost, and societal impact
• Drive Economic Growth – Leverage AI for smart cities, healthcare, and efficient governance
• Lead Responsibly – Align AI strategies with national development goals and global policies

Requirements

No technical expertise needed. Designed for decision-makers and policymakers.

Audience

• Government Leaders: Ministers, directors-general, agency heads
• County Executives: Governors, county commissioners, CEC members
• Tech Leadership: Government CIOs, CTOs, digital transformation leads
• Service Directors: Leaders in healthcare, transport, education, social services
• Policy Officials: Economic planners, strategy leads, innovation units
• Security & Legal: Police leadership, judges, privacy regulators
• Development Partners: NGO staff working with government on digital initiatives

Course Content

AI Foundation for Governance

• Demystify AI terminology and concepts
• Assess your organization’s AI maturity
• Explore public sector use cases from Africa and globally
• Identify high-impact AI opportunities

Strategic Implementation

• Develop national or institutional AI strategy
• Build AI-capable teams and partnerships
• Navigate AI procurement and vendor selection
• Lead change management and citizen engagement

Risk Management & Ethics

• Understand and mitigate algorithmic bias
• Ensure data privacy and security in AI systems
• Build transparency and explainability
• Establish accountability frameworks
• Maintain public trust in government AI

Policy & Governance

• Navigate emerging AI regulations in Africa
• Develop institutional AI policies
• Establish ethical review boards
• Balance innovation with citizen protection

Economic & Social Impact

• Leverage AI for economic transformation
• Implement smart cities and infrastructure
• Apply AI in healthcare, education, agriculture
• Enhance public safety through AI
• Measure ROI and societal value

Hands-On Evaluation

• Evaluate real AI proposals interactively
• Analyze government AI case studies
• Develop your personalized AI action plan
• Engage in peer consultation and feedback

Certification

Certificate in AI Leadership for Public Sector from African eDevelopment Resource Center.

Course Includes

• 5 days expert-led training at Eseriani The Resort, Naivasha
• All course materials and post-masterclass support