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/Part2.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. 74d21e7b-8084-4b75-a7dc-2a4eede22584 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. 3A700E22-4C94-411C-8474-9799F3DCD0FE 1.1 1.1.1 National AI literacy curriculum integration Curriculum Status 306C5EA5-C1B7-4A00-A731-A645A11B3E44 Implemented Integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy into national primary and secondary education curricula. TBD 1.1.2 Public sector AI literacy training programs Training programs Status BBC7529F-AAEE-423E-B054-490FD5C8A33E Delivered Develop and deliver artificial intelligence literacy and digital skills training programs for public servants. TBD 1.1.3 Scholarship and internship participation Programs ParticipationStatus C435A3C0-54C1-4FAA-9911-97A44C3687AF Active Facilitate scholarships and internships in artificial intelligence and related digital technology fields. TBD Education Integrate artificial intelligence, coding, and data science curricula into primary, secondary, and tertiary education systems. 115C284E-503E-4EE1-AE7B-34827B449CC9 1.2 1.2.1 Artificial intelligence curricula integration in tertiary education Curriculum Status 464840C0-8AA3-44A8-B145-018A9C40F136 Implemented Integrate artificial intelligence and related digital technology content into tertiary education curricula. TBD 1.2.2 Artificial intelligence postgraduate programs Academic programs Status DC4898E4-E7A1-434B-AEBF-C1DF989D8E46 Approved Design and establish specialized artificial intelligence Masters and Doctoral degree programs at universities. TBD 1.2.3 Education sector curriculum coordination Implementation processes CoordinationStatus AF9EC492-CD8B-4418-AFCB-FC4DF76ABAC5 Operational Coordinate implementation of artificial intelligence curriculum development across education-sector institutions. TBD Research Strengthen research capacity and establish centers of excellence to support innovation in artificial intelligence technologies. 03C03C35-9BE4-4749-8B9E-D1C6FDB13140 1.3 1.3.1 Artificial intelligence research laboratories Research facilities Status FF59C194-FF7B-482C-B1D4-5577E3670B57 Established Support establishment of artificial intelligence research laboratories at universities and research institutions. TBD 1.3.2 Research collaboration partnerships Partnership agreements CollaborationStatus C1769162-0CF4-405F-BF64-10FC36A63227 Active Facilitate partnerships between local research institutions and international technology organizations. TBD 1.3.3 National artificial intelligence research capacity Research capability CapacityStatus 34927F08-298E-4A85-ACE6-0EC3931ED206 Strengthened Strengthen national research capacity to support development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Infrastructure Build sovereign, secure, and interoperable artificial intelligence infrastructure and computational capacity to support national development, public service transformation, and domestic innovation. e23c5412-df2f-4f52-96a5-271a4a170b11 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 Develop national high-performance computing capacity to support artificial intelligence research, development, and deployment. 69D53667-3D0F-484E-93E0-6AD89CC9C789 2.1 2.1.1 National high-performance computing centre business case Business case Status 7B7430AB-E03E-430E-A66E-C9F99CD0FF2F Submitted Develop and submit a business case for establishment of a National High-Performance Computing Centre. TBD 2.1.2 National computing infrastructure development Infrastructure development process DevelopmentStatus 4C6596A3-8D8B-425E-AFB3-9FD4E9ABA02E UnderDevelopment Develop national high-performance computing infrastructure to support artificial intelligence workloads. TBD 2.1.3 National artificial intelligence compute capacity availability Computing capability AvailabilityStatus D90D6074-950F-43F7-A272-97E797EE7AF4 Operational Provide operational national high-performance computing capacity accessible to public sector, research institutions, and industry. TBD Connectivity Expand affordable, reliable, and high-speed data connectivity to support artificial intelligence development and digital services across urban and rural areas. 5CF45E2C-AA5C-4776-8859-CB4C5DD6324E 2.2 2.2.1 National broadband and telecommunications coordination Coordination processes CoordinationStatus 6E6F6D60-A359-4E58-840D-3A28C0E8C354 UnderImplementation Coordinate with telecommunications regulators and service providers to expand high-speed data connectivity nationwide. TBD 2.2.2 Affordable broadband infrastructure deployment Network infrastructure Status 3A1894BF-250B-4048-B4AA-DE42EEAFCD28 Deployed Deploy broadband and telecommunications infrastructure to support artificial intelligence and digital services across regions. TBD 2.2.3 National high-speed connectivity availability Connectivity capability AvailabilityStatus BC21B112-A5BD-4A65-8E4C-B60A3854C571 Accessible Ensure widespread availability of reliable and affordable high-speed connectivity for artificial intelligence development and digital services. TBD Data Develop secure, interoperable, and accessible national data infrastructure to support artificial intelligence innovation and public service delivery. FE2EEE8B-8A9A-43CA-A592-778135080F40 2.3 2.3.1 National data marketplace platform Digital platform Status 595BAD67-762C-4233-977E-3C3DD0BDB964 Established Develop and deploy a national data marketplace platform to enable secure sharing and access to government and private sector datasets. TBD 2.3.2 National data interoperability standards Standards Status 246CF501-5683-402D-96D7-6E3DA74CDD20 Adopted Develop and adopt standards for data interoperability, open data access, and secure data governance. TBD 2.3.3 Secure and responsible data sharing capability Data governance capability CapabilityStatus 4A32C1ED-9C45-461A-BACE-A20BF69AA434 Operational Enable secure, responsible, and interoperable data sharing across government agencies, research institutions, and industry. TBD Facilities Establish and maintain secure physical infrastructure and facilities required to host national artificial intelligence and digital systems. EC702D31-3D8A-46DA-9DFF-9090023CFCB9 2.4 2.4.1 National artificial intelligence infrastructure facilities Facilities Status AB621CBB-EE65-4922-BF66-6419428BA1BD Established Establish secure physical facilities to host national artificial intelligence computing and data infrastructure. TBD 2.4.2 Infrastructure facility operations and maintenance Operations OperationalStatus 47AB9410-5E02-4E88-8AE1-A29192ADE89B Maintained Operate and maintain infrastructure facilities to ensure reliability, security, and continuity of artificial intelligence services. TBD 2.4.3 Secure national infrastructure hosting capability Hosting capability CapabilityStatus 59ADCA5B-4B4F-4B6B-ACD7-137674A0BC3D Available Provide secure and resilient infrastructure hosting capability for national artificial intelligence systems and services. TBD Sovereignty Protect national control over data, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence systems to safeguard national interests and ensure compliance with domestic laws and policies. B16FF837-D403-42B8-811D-CDAF04084DFE 2.5 2.5.1 National data and digital infrastructure governance framework Framework Status B46553F6-BB9C-426A-A7E2-8E52EC273816 Established Establish governance frameworks to ensure national control and oversight of critical digital infrastructure and data resources. TBD 2.5.2 Compliance monitoring for national digital sovereignty requirements Compliance processes ComplianceStatus BFB3BAAC-E7F5-4A54-A66E-5FC4A606E80E Operational Monitor compliance with national laws, regulations, and standards governing artificial intelligence systems and digital infrastructure. TBD 2.5.3 National digital sovereignty capability Governance capability CapabilityStatus 491B7644-6328-4662-96A6-C725F5ECD7EE Strengthened Protect national digital assets and strategic technologies to ensure resilience, autonomy, and national security. TBD 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. 4f28fd51-1e65-49e7-b0b1-39c1f2ad9020 3 Government Ministries and Agencies Private Sector Enterprises Public Service Institutions Small and Medium Enterprises Citizens Agriculture Promote adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in agriculture to enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability of food systems. 0824408A-64A6-41D5-82DF-AC7493FB8A46 3.1 3.1.1 Artificial intelligence agricultural pilot projects Pilot projects Status 05C0ECFA-9673-4778-95EF-4F920864D3DB Implemented Implement pilot projects applying artificial intelligence technologies to crop management, irrigation, pest control, and yield forecasting. TBD 3.1.2 Precision agriculture technology deployment Technology deployments DeploymentStatus 9A6922F3-9E08-46BE-8A61-7E9C14A2548A Operational Deploy precision agriculture technologies using artificial intelligence to support climate-smart farming and resource optimization. TBD 3.1.3 Agricultural productivity and sustainability improvement Production capability PerformanceStatus 337FDBA6-BFD8-43E6-B9E7-2CD993E5E6A8 Enhanced Improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and sustainability through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Health Promote adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in healthcare to improve service delivery, diagnostics, and health system performance. C298C386-7055-40D1-980B-F8D56D005E3C 3.2 3.2.1 Artificial intelligence healthcare pilot implementations Pilot implementations Status 9C6AC159-174F-4075-B9D6-A419667FFAF6 Implemented Implement pilot projects applying artificial intelligence technologies to clinical diagnostics, patient management, and health system operations. TBD 3.2.2 Artificial intelligence clinical decision support systems Systems OperationalStatus 66C1B349-6D2D-419D-907C-8EDB622D9E8D Operational Deploy and operate artificial intelligence clinical decision support and diagnostic systems within healthcare facilities. TBD 3.2.3 Healthcare service efficiency and quality improvement Health system performance PerformanceStatus 917AA8DF-9994-4EB6-B48E-4F709B994751 Improved Improve efficiency, accessibility, and quality of healthcare services through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Education Promote adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in education systems to enhance teaching, learning, and institutional management. BB3D9C41-B595-4DBF-89C4-0034219E5540 3.3 3.3.1 Artificial intelligence education pilot implementations Pilot implementations Status 2BB85E32-3F54-45E6-957F-07323B876EDF Implemented Implement pilot projects applying artificial intelligence technologies to teaching, learning, and education management systems. TBD 3.3.2 Artificial intelligence learning and management systems deployment Systems OperationalStatus 8AA0C910-943F-42EF-9865-FB806BC9AB62 Operational Deploy and operate artificial intelligence-enabled learning platforms and institutional management systems across education institutions. TBD 3.3.3 Student learning outcomes and education system performance Education performance PerformanceStatus 390AD076-4EA3-44C4-95BA-6CF09C91BECB Improved Improve student learning outcomes, instructional effectiveness, and education system performance through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Industry Promote adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in industrial and manufacturing sectors to improve productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness. A6FE4A25-FB9D-4CC0-B45A-9F2CE66103F3 3.4 3.4.1 Artificial intelligence industrial pilot implementations Pilot implementations Status ADBFBEB9-DA6A-41F5-B870-EDAB952542C5 Implemented Implement pilot projects applying artificial intelligence technologies to manufacturing, logistics, and industrial operations. TBD 3.4.2 Artificial intelligence industrial systems deployment Systems OperationalStatus 89F359F1-3A0B-482E-8D99-721E5E662518 Operational Deploy and operate artificial intelligence systems to support automation, predictive maintenance, and industrial analytics. TBD 3.4.3 Industrial productivity and competitiveness improvement Industrial performance PerformanceStatus 82ADBD82-CBFD-48FD-B9A7-83C6F11FFC99 Enhanced Improve industrial productivity, operational efficiency, and competitiveness through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD PublicServices Promote adoption of artificial intelligence technologies in public administration to improve service delivery, operational efficiency, and citizen engagement. 01DD4762-0379-4DA5-9FC6-C699A0F539EE 3.5 3.5.1 Artificial intelligence public service pilot implementations Pilot implementations Status 91C284AA-FD13-4E75-BABC-B42B7F3506A7 Implemented Implement pilot projects applying artificial intelligence technologies to public administration and citizen service delivery. TBD 3.5.2 Artificial intelligence-enabled government service systems Systems OperationalStatus 6202398C-E8D3-469E-98BC-F9BC85903568 Operational Deploy and operate artificial intelligence-enabled systems to support automation of government administrative and citizen-facing services. TBD 3.5.3 Public service efficiency and citizen satisfaction improvement Service performance PerformanceStatus 7FE2D42C-28D3-4B00-8AA9-15021E98AA91 Improved Improve efficiency, responsiveness, and quality of public services through adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Governance Establish clear governance structures, regulatory frameworks, and accountability mechanisms to ensure responsible, ethical, and secure development and use of artificial intelligence technologies. c111f2ef-9f6b-4c86-a5f8-2b66a532d01c 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. 8f48f5aa-c76c-4e7b-a404-468ee4194065 4.1 4.1.1 National artificial intelligence implementation roadmap Roadmap Status DEBA0EFC-6506-4F00-A79E-F78BCAFBE672 Published Develop and maintain the National Artificial Intelligence Implementation Roadmap to guide coordinated implementation of the national strategy. TBD 4.1.2 Artificial intelligence procurement policy guidelines Guidelines Status 0FA57A4C-804A-4B2E-9BE4-B17EC88C88BA Issued Draft and issue model artificial intelligence procurement guidelines for government ministries, departments, and agencies. TBD 4.1.3 Legislative and regulatory review for artificial intelligence governance Legal review processes ReviewStatus F8519C04-39CE-426F-89F3-75DBCD8832A7 UnderReview Work with the Attorney-General's Office and relevant authorities to review and propose updates to legislation governing artificial intelligence and data protection. TBD 4.1.4 National artificial intelligence ethics framework Framework Status 3FCC2625-9544-4471-8BD6-BF62FDFB6D11 Approved Develop and adopt a Zimbabwe-specific artificial intelligence ethics framework to guide responsible development and use of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Standards Promote adoption of national and international technical standards to ensure interoperability, safety, and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. 2d142704-152d-4d13-96aa-1d0de1586e41 4.2 4.2.1 National artificial intelligence technical standards framework Standards framework Status 267A748B-7145-4BE3-AB66-90B25BB545A3 Issued Develop and issue national technical standards governing safety, interoperability, and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. TBD 4.2.2 Artificial intelligence standards implementation and compliance monitoring program Compliance program OperationalStatus 3FA5A861-0D25-45EC-BF39-216BD53893BC Operational Implement and operate programs to monitor compliance of artificial intelligence systems with approved technical standards. TBD 4.2.3 Artificial intelligence systems operating in compliance with approved standards System compliance capability ComplianceStatus CEBCA567-2B96-4868-9A20-D15F420AC1B6 Achieved Ensure artificial intelligence systems deployed within the national ecosystem operate in compliance with approved technical standards. TBD Ethics Implement ethical principles and safeguards to protect human rights, privacy, fairness, and transparency in artificial intelligence applications. b86e23da-632f-421c-968a-8d706770b0a6 4.3 4.3.1 National artificial intelligence ethics framework Ethics framework Status 0B551423-01C6-4DEF-9E18-1897396DD6FF Adopted Develop and adopt a national artificial intelligence ethics framework to guide responsible design, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD 4.3.2 Artificial intelligence ethics review and oversight mechanisms Review mechanisms OperationalStatus 4B2400B6-7F64-4511-B660-A6ED4E6A07B6 Operational Establish and operate ethics review and oversight mechanisms to evaluate artificial intelligence systems for fairness, accountability, transparency, and safety. TBD 4.3.3 Responsible and trustworthy artificial intelligence system deployment Governance capability TrustStatus 66476C54-6CF3-4B9F-8BFE-88E45BD152DC Ensured Ensure artificial intelligence systems are deployed and operated in accordance with ethical principles, legal requirements, and public trust expectations. TBD Security Strengthen cybersecurity and risk management practices to protect artificial intelligence systems, infrastructure, and data assets from misuse or compromise. 8f8d2fc2-1ed5-403c-8248-50e46fb91ebf 4.4 4.4.1 Artificial intelligence security and cybersecurity framework Security framework Status 97E99802-08A6-4853-A563-49509B87873D Established Develop and implement a national security and cybersecurity framework governing protection of artificial intelligence systems, infrastructure, and data. TBD 4.4.2 Artificial intelligence risk management and incident response program Security program OperationalStatus 83DB8D49-4B39-4855-84F2-8F06D97479A0 Operational Implement and operate risk management and incident response programs to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity and operational risks affecting artificial intelligence systems. TBD 4.4.3 Secure and resilient artificial intelligence system operations Security capability SecurityStatus E645372B-6691-49A9-B0B1-488750FB500F Maintained Maintain secure and resilient operation of artificial intelligence systems and supporting infrastructure to protect national interests and public trust. TBD Oversight Establish monitoring, evaluation, and accountability mechanisms to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing artificial intelligence. a16175ff-4f50-4bcd-a0bf-cb9d9cf4a4a7 4.5 4.5.1 Artificial intelligence monitoring and evaluation framework Oversight framework Status 72E8DE68-E1D0-4E87-BECF-CA058959246E Established Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework to track implementation of artificial intelligence initiatives and ensure accountability across institutions. TBD 4.5.2 Artificial intelligence performance reporting and audit processes Oversight processes OperationalStatus 9C329DF3-2D06-4915-857B-7A1D2D3F8C47 Operational Implement reporting, audit, and review processes to monitor performance, compliance, and risks associated with artificial intelligence systems. TBD 4.5.3 Transparency and accountability in artificial intelligence governance Governance capability AccountabilityStatus B6875CE2-7887-4FFE-80D3-4C6729F91432 Strengthened Strengthen transparency, accountability, and public trust through systematic oversight of artificial intelligence policies, systems, and implementation activities. TBD 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. 9ab99eeb-92ec-40be-999c-501a15ea090d 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. 3c0c7bf4-715c-4309-8689-6ecff664c175 5.1 5.1.1 Artificial intelligence research laboratories Research facilities Status AE0D245F-9409-41A6-8FDF-C73AA8B65D99 Established Support establishment of artificial intelligence research laboratories at universities and research institutions. TBD 5.1.2 Research collaboration partnerships Partnership agreements CollaborationStatus BA4318F0-EBFF-4B54-9FE1-D6BEC0BAF71E Active Facilitate partnerships between local research institutions and international technology organizations. TBD 5.1.3 National artificial intelligence research capacity Research capability CapacityStatus 6D8438FD-D0B2-495C-99FF-4EFEC298C541 Strengthened Strengthen national research capacity to support development and deployment of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Entrepreneurship Encourage the formation and growth of artificial intelligence startups and technology enterprises through mentorship, incubation, and access to capital. 0def84f1-79bd-434e-8b88-aba5a84ec879 5.2 5.2.1 Artificial intelligence startup incubation programs Incubation programs Status 481F1482-5F94-4DD5-92E3-568045B3DD91 Established Establish incubation and mentorship programs to support formation of artificial intelligence startups and technology enterprises. TBD 5.2.2 Startup financing and investment mechanisms Financing mechanisms ProgramStatus AD0C3EA9-27BE-493F-9082-CD9B4096CA46 Operational Provide access to capital and financial support mechanisms for artificial intelligence startups and technology enterprises. TBD 5.2.3 Artificial intelligence startup ecosystem growth Innovation ecosystem GrowthStatus 867635F0-BDDF-45EB-AB96-A44E750BB92B Expanded Increase the number and sustainability of artificial intelligence startups and technology enterprises operating within the national innovation ecosystem. TBD Commercialization Promote the translation of research outputs into marketable products and services that create economic value and employment opportunities. 053ff9c3-b89a-448a-9891-21ac390b32cd 5.3 5.3.1 Artificial intelligence technology transfer mechanisms Transfer mechanisms Status 6DB52617-D66F-4233-8471-C85774DA2C7D Established Establish mechanisms to support technology transfer and commercialization of artificial intelligence research outputs. TBD 5.3.2 Commercialization partnerships and licensing agreements Partnership agreements CommercializationStatus 25E4D55F-F9C6-41C8-943C-8ADF80A451F5 Operational Facilitate partnerships and licensing arrangements to support commercialization of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD 5.3.3 Artificial intelligence product and service commercialization capability Commercialization capability CapabilityStatus D01B9A7A-21F9-48B5-B11B-0C714E9F9295 Expanded Increase the number and sustainability of commercially viable artificial intelligence products and services developed from local research and innovation. TBD Investment Attract domestic and international investment to support development and scaling of artificial intelligence technologies and businesses. 31f22e6c-4df3-4e0a-b76b-65276f3ffa47 5.4 5.4.1 Artificial intelligence investment mobilization mechanisms Financing mechanisms Status DDF1A97B-B089-43AA-89BC-00649CD64BFB Established Establish funding mechanisms and investment frameworks to support artificial intelligence innovation and technology development. TBD 5.4.2 Public and private sector artificial intelligence investment programs Investment programs ProgramStatus D51C8FC8-7C40-48C8-85FA-CE39F8B9C4DE Operational Implement public and private sector investment programs to finance artificial intelligence research, infrastructure, and commercialization initiatives. TBD 5.4.3 Artificial intelligence investment growth and sustainability Investment capacity GrowthStatus DFEC1E41-AE1D-4C0D-833A-301B6E483A94 Increased Increase the level and sustainability of domestic and foreign investment in artificial intelligence technologies and innovation ecosystems. TBD Partnerships Build collaborative relationships among government, academia, industry, and international partners to strengthen the national artificial intelligence innovation ecosystem. fa245ecf-9b0b-48c7-9634-eae58b30402a 5.5 5.5.1 Artificial intelligence partnership agreements Partnership agreements Status 7B8EA77C-4112-47E9-8D5E-2F196963DC94 Established Establish partnerships between government, academia, industry, and international organizations to support artificial intelligence development and innovation. TBD 5.5.2 Collaborative artificial intelligence initiatives and programs Collaborative programs CollaborationStatus 30B5B9D6-38A8-4361-A5E4-0CE3015172AA Operational Implement collaborative initiatives and joint programs to advance artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building. TBD 5.5.3 National and international artificial intelligence collaboration capacity Collaboration capability CapabilityStatus 807D9D41-A99F-405B-B1E8-E04A8A3CC231 Strengthened Strengthen national and international collaboration capacity to accelerate artificial intelligence innovation and knowledge exchange. TBD Collaboration Strengthen national, regional, and international collaboration in artificial intelligence development and governance in order to accelerate knowledge exchange, standards harmonization, and responsible innovation. d79d2931-6721-40ff-bb16-020a434f809e 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. 226c7916-3a31-420f-8050-ed94a7762f1a 6.1 6.1.1 Regional and international artificial intelligence partnership agreements Partnership agreements Status 3FEFFC67-81C5-42C9-8FDA-53E23FE68F67 Established Establish strategic partnerships with regional and international organizations to support artificial intelligence capability development and policy alignment. TBD 6.1.2 Joint artificial intelligence collaboration programs Collaborative programs ProgramStatus 9B838013-690B-404B-B507-EE5943DE4285 Operational Implement joint programs and initiatives with regional and international partners to advance artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building. TBD 6.1.3 International artificial intelligence cooperation capability Collaboration capability CapabilityStatus A4D76440-8A38-42B1-9674-89299806A1B0 Strengthened Strengthen international cooperation capacity to accelerate development, adoption, and governance of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Knowledge Exchange Facilitate the sharing of research, technical expertise, and best practices to strengthen national artificial intelligence capacity. cd68d89e-fee2-437d-aa50-e722cd400e1e 6.2 6.2.1 Artificial intelligence knowledge exchange forums and events Exchange forums Status 304367CA-B142-44F4-B4CD-8D4455961202 Conducted Conduct conferences, workshops, and forums to facilitate exchange of knowledge and best practices in artificial intelligence technologies and governance. TBD 6.2.2 Professional and technical knowledge sharing programs Exchange programs ProgramStatus 2235FCCD-7268-4A78-8D4C-A2EE853FE7F5 Operational Implement professional exchange and technical cooperation programs to support capacity building and knowledge transfer among institutions and partners. TBD 6.2.3 Artificial intelligence knowledge transfer and collaboration capability Knowledge capability CapabilityStatus 76EC56AB-C972-40F9-B13E-A1C685768194 Strengthened Strengthen national and international knowledge exchange capacity to support development and adoption of artificial intelligence technologies. TBD Standards Alignment Promote alignment with internationally recognized standards and frameworks governing artificial intelligence technologies and data management. 268a506f-9be4-49b3-8f32-adf9e806221a 6.3 6.3.1 Artificial intelligence standards alignment framework Standards framework Status 43EF751E-A9FF-4676-8D7F-F92F6AF6E2B9 Established Establish frameworks to align national artificial intelligence standards with regional and international standards and best practices. TBD 6.3.2 Participation in regional and international standards development activities Standards participation ParticipationStatus 997FEDE9-1A59-4267-A9D6-440275324F82 Active Participate in regional and international standards development initiatives to support interoperability and responsible artificial intelligence governance. TBD 6.3.3 National artificial intelligence interoperability and standards compliance capability Compliance capability CapabilityStatus 736DC276-6483-42C9-B558-3410ABAE83D0 Strengthened Strengthen national interoperability and compliance with recognized artificial intelligence standards to support secure and reliable technology deployment. TBD Capacity Building Participate in cooperative programs and initiatives that build institutional and workforce capacity in artificial intelligence development and governance. 4587ed4a-2425-467a-8a6e-f8ab067ac505 6.4 6.4.1 Artificial intelligence capacity building programs Capacity building programs Status CCD6E0F3-C425-45A5-A6FB-88D3D436EF36 Implemented Implement capacity building programs in collaboration with regional and international partners to strengthen artificial intelligence skills and institutional capabilities. TBD 6.4.2 Technical assistance and training initiatives Training initiatives ProgramStatus 9F958C26-6354-496D-ADD0-33D6B60C4188 Operational Deliver technical assistance and training initiatives to support sustainable development of artificial intelligence capabilities across institutions. TBD 6.4.3 Institutional artificial intelligence capacity and capability development Capability development CapabilityStatus D77DFED7-9302-4B2F-98DA-944C83F8B863 Strengthened Strengthen institutional and workforce capacity to develop, deploy, and govern artificial intelligence technologies effectively. TBD Representation Ensure national representation in international forums and decision-making processes shaping global artificial intelligence policy and governance. 5b55d986-6be9-433a-bb0b-b5897f77057d 6.5 6.5.1 National representation in regional and international artificial intelligence forums Representation engagements Status D0A7BDAC-279A-4E43-BDBA-BD07CF2DD326 Participated Participate in regional and international artificial intelligence forums, conferences, and policy dialogues to represent national interests and priorities. TBD 6.5.2 Participation in international artificial intelligence governance and standards bodies Governance participation ParticipationStatus 3D4237C0-7465-44D6-B14C-3D9668B00E4F Active Engage actively in international governance and standards organizations to influence development of artificial intelligence policies and frameworks. TBD 6.5.3 National influence and visibility in global artificial intelligence governance Governance capability InfluenceStatus C8097929-DEEC-4F31-871F-757466114DC8 Strengthened Strengthen national influence and visibility in regional and international artificial intelligence governance and policy development processes. TBD 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