Learning Resources

This list gathers open-source learning resources (articles, policy reports, courses, and toolkits) to complement the AI tools repository.

This repository is aligned with UNESCO’s Digital Transformation and AI Competency Framework. It aims to support civil servants and governments in developing AI and digital competencies, including Digital Planning and Design, Data Use and Governance, and Digital Management and Execution.

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MIL Curriculum for educators and learners Description In 2025, UNESCO is working on updating its existing educational curriculum on MIL for educators and learners, Media and information literate citizens: think critically, click wisely! with a specific chapter on user empowerment and AI (including Generative AI). Audience Media sector Competency Digital management and execution Type Reading	In 2025, UNESCO is working on updating its existing educational curriculum on MIL for educators and learners, Media and information literate citizens: think critically, click wisely! with a specific chapter on user empowerment and AI (including Generative AI).	Media sector	Digital management and execution	Reading
ML463C - Data Privacy and Data Protection Description Stockholm University offers this course as part of its curriculum. It focuses on data privacy and data protection, exploring legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and technical aspects related to the responsible handling of data. Participants gain knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of data privacy in various contexts. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Course	Stockholm University offers this course as part of its curriculum. It focuses on data privacy and data protection, exploring legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and technical aspects related to the responsible handling of data. Participants gain knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of data privacy in various contexts.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Course
Module 8: Leadership for Digital Government Description This module focuses on leadership skills and competencies required for driving digital government initiatives, covering digital leadership models. Audience Public sector Competency Digital management and execution Type Course	This module focuses on leadership skills and competencies required for driving digital government initiatives, covering digital leadership models.	Public sector	Digital management and execution	Course
Multimedia MIL toolkit Description To support media organizations in addressing the rise of AI-driven disinformation, UNESCO is developing a multimedia MIL toolkit which aim to embed MIL into editorial policies and practices, with a strong emphasis on promoting trust in journalism, countering misinformation, and strengthening critical engagement with AI-influenced content across regions. Audience Media sector Competency Digital management and execution Type Toolkit	To support media organizations in addressing the rise of AI-driven disinformation, UNESCO is developing a multimedia MIL toolkit which aim to embed MIL into editorial policies and practices, with a strong emphasis on promoting trust in journalism, countering misinformation, and strengthening critical engagement with AI-influenced content across regions.	Media sector	Digital management and execution	Toolkit
National E-Government Toolkit Description This toolkit, provided by UN DESA, supports public sector organizations in enhancing knowledge and resources to improve online public service delivery. Audience Public sector Competency Digital management and execution Type Toolkit	This toolkit, provided by UN DESA, supports public sector organizations in enhancing knowledge and resources to improve online public service delivery.	Public sector	Digital management and execution	Toolkit
NIST Privacy Framework Description The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides this framework to help organizations manage privacy risks and prioritize privacy protection. The framework offers guidelines and best practices for integrating privacy considerations into an organization's overall cybersecurity and risk management strategies. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Reading	The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides this framework to help organizations manage privacy risks and prioritize privacy protection. The framework offers guidelines and best practices for integrating privacy considerations into an organization's overall cybersecurity and risk management strategies.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Reading
OECD Digital Government Policy Framework Description The OECD presents this policy framework, which provides guidance to governments on digital government strategies and implementation. It covers various aspects, including the use of emerging technologies such as AI, data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity. The framework aims to assist governments in leveraging digital technologies to enhance public services, improve governance, and foster trust in the digital era. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Reading	The OECD presents this policy framework, which provides guidance to governments on digital government strategies and implementation. It covers various aspects, including the use of emerging technologies such as AI, data governance, privacy, and cybersecurity. The framework aims to assist governments in leveraging digital technologies to enhance public services, improve governance, and foster trust in the digital era.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Reading
OGP Draft Strategy Description This document outlines the draft strategy of the Open Government Partnership, advancing open government practices globally. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Reading	This document outlines the draft strategy of the Open Government Partnership, advancing open government practices globally.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Reading
Open and Smart Government Description This course focuses on open and smart government concepts and strategies. Participants learn about digital transformation, open data, and citizen engagement to enhance government services and decision-making processes. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Course	This course focuses on open and smart government concepts and strategies. Participants learn about digital transformation, open data, and citizen engagement to enhance government services and decision-making processes.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Course
Open Data Readiness Assessment (ODRA) Toolkit Description The ODRA Toolkit offers a framework for evaluating a country's readiness for open data initiatives, assessing legal, technical, and institutional aspects for successful open data ecosystems. Audience Public sector Competency Data use and governance Type Toolkit	The ODRA Toolkit offers a framework for evaluating a country's readiness for open data initiatives, assessing legal, technical, and institutional aspects for successful open data ecosystems.	Public sector	Data use and governance	Toolkit