About WBG
The World Bank Group works in every major area of development. We provide a wide array of financial products and technical assistance, and we help countries share and apply innovative knowledge and solutions to the challenges they face.Activities by WBG
Support for the Implementation of the Public Administration Reform and Modernization Plan
Latin America and the Caribbean Dominican RepublicThe project intends to leverage machine learning by implementing machine learning services, developing data analytics dashboards, and reengineering systems to enable successful scalability. These activities indicate a focus on using AI/ML techniques to enhance management systems and platforms, as well as to support decision-making processes through data analysis and modeling. The project’s emphasis on machine learning implementation services suggests a strategic integration of AI/ML to improve project outcomes.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentAI and Digital Development (AI/DD) Research Initiative
GlobalThe AI/DD Research Initiative of the Development Research Group at the World Bank aims to grow the body of evidence on AI and novel AI solutions that is relevant for LMIC and can support the policy decisions and objectives of governments and policy makers. We work to increase technical capacity on AI among social scientists and development research institutions, and partner with AI researchers to identify scalable, high-impact solutions that LMIC can adopt to improve their citizens’ lives. An important objective is to understand what complementary investments ensure that the benefits of AI are widely shared rather than concentrated among a few. In support of these goals, we are convening an interdisciplinary community of researchers, AI experts, and policy makers who are committed to using AI to advance the World Bank’s mission of ending poverty and boosting shared prosperity on a livable planet.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeTechnical AssistanceSupporting Andhra's Learning Transformation
Asia and the Pacific IndiaThe project is leveraging AI technology through the implementation of an artificial intelligence-backed approach called PAL, to facilitate technology-assisted periodic assessments and provide personalized learning experiences for students. Additionally, the project aims to develop a robust online Learning Management System (LMS) using the Government of India's DIKSHA platform, which can potentially use machine learning algorithms to cater to the varied professional development needs of teachers and provide tailored courses based on their individual requirements. Therefore, AI and ML are being used to personalize learning and empower teachers, contributing to the project's goal of improving education outcomes.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTrainings/WorkshopsAfrica Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund for Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Africa BeninBurkina FasoGhanaKenyaMozambiqueNigeriaRwandaSenegalThe project is leveraging AI and machine learning to address societal challenges and drive productivity improvements across various sectors in Africa. The transformative technologies cited include artificial intelligence, 3D printing, internet of things, autonomous vehicles, drones, and digital traceability. These technologies are seen as part of the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" and are expected to enhance productivity in areas such as food, energy, transport, infrastructure, and health. This indicates a deliberate effort to harness AI and ML for large-scale applications to address specific challenges in Africa.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsAwareness/AdvocacyInfrastructure/Systems Development