The Strategy is a sum of actions that Estonian government will take to advance the take-up of AI in both private and public sector, to increase the relevant skills and research and development (R&D) base as well as to develop the legal environment. This strategy is also Estonian national AI strategy in the European Union's coordinated AI action plan context, synchronised with and supporting relevant EU-level activities.
Name in original language
Kratikava 2019-2021
Initiative overview
In May 2019, an expert group led by Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM) and Government Office presented proposals on advancing the take-up of AI in Estonia aka for Estonia's national AI strategy.This current strategy has been prepared based on these proposals as a plan on how to implement the expert group's recommendations. It was adopted at the Government Cabinet meeting on 25 July 2019.The strategy is a sum of actions that Estonian government will take to advance the take-up of AI in both private and public sector, to increase the relevant skills and research and development (R&D) base as well as to develop the legal environment. According to the current strategy and based on existing knowledge, Estonian government will invest at least EUR 10 million in 2019-2021 to implementation of AI strategy in its different directions.The initiative has the following objectives:To advance the take-up of AI in both the private and public sectors.To increase the relevant skills and research and development (R&D) base.To develop a legal environment to facilitate the uptake of AI.
Who has primary responsibility for developing the national AI strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM); Ministry of Education and Research (HTM); Ministry of Justice (JuM)
Who has primary responsibility to implementing the national strategy?
Several ministries
Name of responsible organisation for strategy implementation (in English)
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (MKM); Ministry of Education and Research (HTM); Ministry of Justice (JuM)
Budget information available?
Available
Estimated budget expenditure range per year in Euros (EUR)
€3,500,000.00
To what extent do you have mechanisms or other efforts to involve stakeholders in strategy design, implementation and monitoring?
Stakeholder consultation(s) and other engagement.
Is there a mechanism to monitor implementation?
true
Please describe the monitoring mechanism - in that order.
A steering group led by MKM and consisting of representatives of government agencies and key stakeholders will coordinate and monitor the implementation of this strategy, including discuss and plan for additional actions upon need. Once a year, an overview of implementation of the strategy will be presented to e-Estonia Council (the governmental committee overseeing digital society development).
Has this initiative been evaluated?
Yes
Are evaluation results public?
No
