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Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   07 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

A strategic partnership has been established between Microsoft and the Ministry of Economics, the Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development, the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA), and the State Digital Development Agency. The MoU focuses on establishing a National Centre for AI and accelerating digital transformation in public administration to enhance service delivery and efficiency.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

In December 2024, Latvia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft to advance artificial intelligence and digital innovation in the public sector. The collaboration includes the creation of a National Center for Artificial Intelligence, pilot projects for process digitization, and the use of Microsoft’s AI tools like Azure AI Services. The initiative aims to modernize public administration and improve service delivery. 

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Ministry of Economics

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Ministry of Economics

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • International and multi-stakeholder co-operation on AI

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2024

Binding:

  • Binding

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