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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
Natural Language Processing (NLP) to evaluate the presence of gender biases in the written decisions of judges
Africa, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States KenyaUnited StatesThis project uses Natural Language Processing (NLP) to evaluate the presence of gender biases in the written decisions of judges. The paper finds that female defendants are less likely to win the case if the judge exhibits stereotypical or negative attitudes towards women in their writings. It also provides a novel judge-specific measure of gender attitudes based on use of gender-stereotyped language in the judge’s authored opinions.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsResearch/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceTools for Identifying Human Rights Impact and Algorithmic Accountability of AI in World Bank Operations
Global Not ApplicableThe objective of this project is to raise awareness of the World Bank staff on various Human Rights risks resulting from the use of AI in World Bank-financed Projects and knowledge work, and to develop a set of recommendations and tools to help with the assessment and mitigation of AI risks throughout the “project cycle”.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacySupport for Transition to Labor Market Project
Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States TürkiyeThe project includes the integration of the current IT system with modeling and artificial intelligence (AI) systems. This will likely involve leveraging AI for tasks such as data analysis, predictive modeling, or automation within the migration policies and work-permit application processes. The project seems to indicate a specific focus on utilizing AI for enhancing the Ministry's IT system and improving decision-making related to labor market and migration policies.
Activity Type Policy/Regulatory GuidanceInfrastructure/Systems DevelopmentDigital Inclusion and Innovation in Public Services in Argentina
Latin America and the Caribbean ArgentinaThe project aims to leverage AI and machine learning to improve decision-making and service delivery in the public sector. It highlights the limited use of data analytics tools and artificial intelligence in supporting policy and managerial decision-making. Furthermore, it plans to implement machine learning in reengineering systems and platforms, as well as develop data analytics dashboards and artificial intelligence in the current platforms. Additionally, the project emphasizes leveraging the value of data generated by implementing innovative tools such as data analytics and artificial intelligence to improve service delivery. Therefore, the project is using AI/ML to enhance decision-making processes and service delivery.
Activity Type AI Tools/SolutionsTechnical AssistanceInfrastructure/Systems Development