Data Governance Working Group Report

Governments have a crucial role in data production, collation, and collection. Governments hold a variety of data made available through the provision of government services such as civil registration (issuing IDs, birth and death certificates, etc.), healthcare, education, business registration, policing, government research, and national statistics, amongst many others. These data contain information that provides insights into societal concerns, including the operation of healthcare systems, providing social protection, school attendance, etc. These can serve as a crucial basis for creating AI solutions that tackle social challenges, such as gaps in government provision systems, including accessibility issues.