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State of national artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and stakeholder’s views: Case of Malawi

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  • Makoza, Frank

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into applications that are transforming the work of individuals, organisations and communities. Studies on artificial intelligence readiness of African countries using indices are growing. This study argues that understanding of artificial intelligence readiness beyond indices is crucial. Stakeholders’ views are important in establishing their needs and preparedness to adopt artificial intelligence. The aim of the study to understand artificial intelligence readiness of Malawi. Using Oxford Insights’ Government AI readiness Index, the study analysed readiness indices data, media reports and policy documents using content analysis. The findings showed that the country lacked national vision to guide governments commitment to develop and adoption artificial intelligence that affected AI sector maturity and human capacity. The country had technical infrastructure and governance principles that can leverage resilience for adoption of artificial intelligence. The study offers useful insights to policymakers on areas that require attention to develop a comprehensive national artificial intelligence policy e.g. AI ethics, data governance, intellectual property and energy and sustainability. The study contributes towards literature on artificial intelligence in the context of Malawi.

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  • Makoza, Frank, 2026. "State of national artificial intelligence (AI) readiness and stakeholder’s views: Case of Malawi," EconStor Preprints 342194, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics.
    • Handle: RePEc:zbw:esprep:342194
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