Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy Provide the national framework to guide the responsible development, governance, and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies to advance socio-economic transformation and support achievement of national development goals. Submitter's Note: This StratML rendition has been derived from the source by ChatGPT and lightly edited in the form at https://stratml.us/forms/Claude/Part1.html Government of Zimbabwe ZWE d6660560-95f3-4b2e-ba21-ce60a8d7dc6c National government responsible for development and implementation of policies and programs supporting digital transformation and artificial intelligence adoption. Ministry of Information Communication Technology Postal & Courier Services Dr. Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa President of Zimbabwe Dr. Tatenda Annastacia Mavetera Minister of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Dingumuzi Phuti Deputy Minister Dr. Beaullah Chirume Permanent Secretary Government of Zimbabwe Ministries, Departments and Agencies Public sector institutions participating in development of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Office of the President and Cabinet Ministry of ICT, Postal & Courier Services All Government Line Ministries Parliament of Zimbabwe All Public Commissions Attorney-General's Office Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe Acronym: POTRAZ Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Acronym: RBZ Standards Association of Zimbabwe Acronym: SAZ Academia and Research Institutions Universities, colleges, and research organizations contributing expertise to development of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. University of Zimbabwe Acronym: UZ National University of Science and Technology Acronym: NUST Harare Institute of Technology Acronym: HIT Midlands State University Acronym: MSU Great Zimbabwe University Acronym: GZU Bindura University of Science Education Women University in Africa Africa University Zimbabwe Open University Reformed Church University Arrupe Jesuit University Acronym: AJU Masvingo Polytechnic College Masvingo Teachers' College Morgenster Teachers' College Mushagashe Vocational Training College Research Council of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education Acronym: ZIMCHE Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre Acronym: SIRDC Industry and Private Sector Organizations Business associations and private sector entities participating in development of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries Acronym: CZI Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce Acronym: ZNCC Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe Bankers Association of Zimbabwe ICT Sector Players Technology industry associations including Telecommunications Operators Association of Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Internet Service Providers Association. Inclusive socio-economic transformation through responsible and innovative artificial intelligence that enhances productivity, public services, and national competitiveness. ab39231c-b2b7-44e9-87e6-a2599af49da0 To guide the development, governance, and deployment of artificial intelligence systems to support economic growth, service delivery, and sustainable national development. fc698dbd-01a5-408f-b90e-85c3b4b4a8ec Innovation Encourage creative and responsible application of artificial intelligence technologies to address national challenges. Inclusiveness Ensure equitable access to artificial intelligence opportunities and benefits for all citizens. Ethics Uphold transparency, accountability, and responsible governance in artificial intelligence development and use. Sovereignty Protect national data, infrastructure, and technological independence. Talent Develop national human capital and technical expertise required to design, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence systems across sectors. e1f51bd4-3cd9-462b-8087-6a2134767b01 1 Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Educational Institutions Private Sector Technology Organizations Literacy Expand national artificial intelligence literacy and digital skills programs to build a workforce capable of participating in the digital economy. 752d7819-ed6d-4d4c-a422-49f1ab700ba7 1.1 Education Integrate artificial intelligence, coding, and data science curricula into primary, secondary, and tertiary education systems. ebb52128-d119-4dae-bb51-41f0b8e0e01f 1.2 Research Strengthen research capacity and establish centers of excellence to support innovation in artificial intelligence technologies. 12b9744a-56a3-4532-8991-ffb14fcf9077 1.3 Infrastructure Build sovereign, secure, and interoperable artificial intelligence infrastructure and computational capacity to support national development, public service transformation, and domestic innovation. 6414d1e4-f0d1-4483-8cf9-c0697b6a357d 2 Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing Public Sector Institutions Telecommunications Providers Data Center Operators Compute Establish and expand sovereign national computing capacity to enable the development, training, deployment, and operation of artificial intelligence systems in Zimbabwe. 06275c5a-17e5-4616-94af-00ad00b7ca14 2.1 Connectivity Strengthen reliable, affordable, and scalable digital connectivity required to support artificial intelligence applications across urban and rural areas. fe6a3675-54cf-4995-9aa0-af2cff981da5 2.2 Data Develop interoperable national data systems and data resources to support secure, effective, and locally relevant artificial intelligence applications. 0626765a-c5af-4e19-89a9-0b3d1825e302 2.3 Facilities Promote the development of secure, resilient, and high-standard digital infrastructure facilities, including data centers and supporting platforms, for artificial intelligence workloads. ed4c64af-9efd-4376-a45c-59e66fb200b8 2.4 Sovereignty Protect national control over critical artificial intelligence infrastructure, data assets, and computational resources in order to preserve technological independence and long-term resilience. dbecf436-620d-417e-8280-8ec636e71e7e 2.5 Adoption Promote the responsible deployment and practical use of artificial intelligence technologies across priority sectors in order to improve productivity, service delivery, and national competitiveness. 60e9ce9c-6a02-4fd3-894a-da7276384ba1 3 Government Ministries and Agencies Private Sector Enterprises Public Service Institutions Small and Medium Enterprises Citizens Agriculture Apply artificial intelligence technologies to improve agricultural productivity, food security, and climate resilience through precision farming, predictive analytics, and resource optimization. 96f7e562-8bd2-4ba9-a8d6-e5b0e4064cdc 3.1 Health Implement artificial intelligence solutions to enhance healthcare delivery, disease surveillance, diagnostics, and health system management. b1ff6a00-07ac-4206-8c16-56322022471b 3.2 Education Deploy artificial intelligence tools to improve learning outcomes, personalize instruction, and expand access to quality education resources. 1f31dd2c-f721-4b70-bbcd-89525e9e12c4 3.3 Industry Encourage adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in manufacturing and industrial processes to increase productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. 69b58e68-0478-492e-bb11-901eed958aad 3.4 PublicServices Integrate artificial intelligence capabilities into public administration to streamline operations, improve decision-making, and enhance citizen service delivery. fbf0cbc3-d373-48ef-94c1-1a343880239f 3.5 Governance Establish clear governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and accountability mechanisms to ensure responsible, ethical, and secure development and use of artificial intelligence technologies. 52505d70-4015-467e-aa7b-7d518ecaa8f5 4 Government of Zimbabwe Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Data Protection Authority Standards Development Organizations Regulatory Authorities Civil Society Organizations Policy Develop and maintain national policies and regulatory instruments governing the design, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies. a1267046-542d-4ee3-974c-e1fa3a623267 4.1 Standards Promote adoption of national and international technical standards to ensure interoperability, safety, and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. 2e22225c-0873-49cf-9189-8dc26e53dc14 4.2 Ethics Implement ethical principles and safeguards to protect human rights, privacy, fairness, and transparency in artificial intelligence applications. 61a201b7-8bbe-45a2-803a-19e3dee6a6ca 4.3 Security Strengthen cybersecurity and risk management practices to protect artificial intelligence systems, infrastructure, and data assets from misuse or compromise. b8ec998c-4e66-45fa-b67b-2d49bd86244b 4.4 Oversight Establish monitoring, evaluation, and accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing artificial intelligence. 8400bf75-54e4-4605-a3cf-c5676b34400a 4.5 Innovation Foster a dynamic artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem that supports research, entrepreneurship, commercialization, and investment in order to accelerate national economic growth and technological advancement. 98ef53b8-6b75-4ca9-9488-6e775891187d 5 Research Institutions Universities Technology Startups Investors Innovation Hubs Industry Associations Research Support applied and fundamental research in artificial intelligence technologies to generate locally relevant solutions and intellectual property. c67602d4-ba9f-4f43-bd56-e4a212c1e920 5.1 Entrepreneurship Encourage the formation and growth of artificial intelligence startups and technology enterprises through mentorship, incubation, and access to capital. b16ab380-8789-4d33-bda8-61bc11e2e33f 5.2 Commercialization Promote the translation of research outputs into marketable products and services that create economic value and employment opportunities. 8b98d993-8a27-4dc7-b8f5-b16b90d5e525 5.3 Investment Attract domestic and international investment to support development and scaling of artificial intelligence technologies and businesses. 423e26ea-f4cc-4d28-865b-d5cb730740fe 5.4 Partnerships Build collaborative relationships among government, academia, industry, and international partners to strengthen the national artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem. a1bc22b9-80f5-49b3-b980-ec2a900b91e4 5.5 Collaboration Strengthen national, regional, and international collaboration in artificial intelligence development and governance in order to accelerate knowledge exchange, standards harmonization, and responsible innovation. d068f25a-a0a3-4fb2-8c28-887a6c7016de 6 Government of Zimbabwe Regional Economic Communities International Organizations Academic Institutions Private Sector Partners Standards Development Organizations Partnerships Establish and maintain strategic partnerships with regional and international organizations to advance artificial intelligence capability development and policy alignment. bb182639-1c92-463c-9afb-fcb46c4ae103 6.1 KnowledgeExchange Facilitate the sharing of research, technical expertise, and best practices to strengthen national artificial intelligence capacity. a143d251-5fac-413e-88dc-d72e9fbda155 6.2 StandardsAlignment Promote alignment with internationally recognized standards and frameworks governing artificial intelligence technologies and data management. 8d8d59f0-8908-48ce-bb54-c606b1b61de8 6.3 CapacityBuilding Participate in cooperative programs and initiatives that build institutional and workforce capacity in artificial intelligence development and governance. 4da52b16-4000-428b-9815-3b24b4734254 6.4 Representation Ensure national representation in international forums and decision-making processes shaping global artificial intelligence policy and governance. 0282b26f-8312-44d0-a745-b0b2dba68248 6.5 2026-01-01 2030-12-31 2026-01-13 https://veritaszim.net/sites/veritas_d/files/Zimbabwe%20National%20Artificial%20Intelligence%20Strategy.pdf Owen Ambur Owen.Ambur@verizon.net