STEP 2: PROBLEM DEFINITION, EVALUATING AI/ML SUITABILITY

Is AI/ML a feasible and desirable solution to implement in this context?

Even if the use of AI/ML is viable for a given problem, it is important to also consider whether it represents both a feasible and desirable solution which is in the interest of both local populations and external stakeholders.Feasibility refers to the resources available in an environment that will allow an efficient and sustainable adoption of the AI technology, while desirability refers to the will of the local population and stakeholders to adopt such technology. This includes understanding the upsides and downsides of developing an AI/ML solution, assessing risk appetite, extracting key learning from countries/agencies that have adopted similar solutions in the past and considering alignment with national regulations.. Both feasibility and desirability are crucial in defining and predicting the efficiency and sustainability of a program.

When developing AI/ML solutions, a unique challenge to reflect upon is the expertise differential. There is often a significant delta between the level of technical expertise of those designing and testing AI models and tools, those commissioning the projects, and those who may be the end users of AI, or impacted by its use. This section therefore invites reflections on ecosystem mapping and on the identification of relevant stakeholders operating in the AI/ML space in a given context.

Please find below a legend of what can be found within the framework:

πŸ“šResources - e.g. reports, articles, and case studies

πŸ› Tools - e.g. guidelines, frameworks and scorecards

πŸ”—Links - e.g. online platforms, videos, hubs and databases

❌Gap analysis - tools or resources are currently missing

πŸ‘₯ List of stakeholders which should be included in the specific decision point