ITU

Global Initiative on Virtual Worlds and AI – Discovering the Citiverse

Global Not Applicable

The Initiative serves as a global multistakeholder platform to foster open, interoperable, and innovative AI-powered virtual worlds that can be used safely by people, businesses, and public services. It was launched by ITU, UNICC, and Digital Dubai, and is supported by more than 70 partners worldwide.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentNetworks/Mentorship/Exchange

ITU

AI Readiness

Global BahrainBrazilChinaIndia

A capacity toolkit to strengthen the preconditions for success across AI verticals and guide practical adoption

Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsTechnical Assistance

ITUUNDP

ITU Open Source Programme Office (OSPO)

Global

This initiative launched a community challenge to promote open-source Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions optimized for the public sector. The goal is to empower public institutions to use AI effectively, thereby enhancing service delivery and quality for citizens.

Activity Type Technical assistanceResearch/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyAI Tools/Solutions

ITU

Focus Group on Environmental Efficiency for AI and other Emerging Technologies (FG AI4EE)

Global

The Focus Group aimed to provide guidance on the environmentally efficient operation of emerging technologies like AI. It studied their impact on the ICT ecosystem and produced over 20 deliverables before concluding its work in December 2022.

Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory Guidance