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

Learning Resources

Resources

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.

Resource
Enhancing Journalism Education: Understanding AI and Its Impact
Description
The Reporting on AI handbook explores the rise of AI and its societal impact, emphasizing the importance of journalism education in understanding AI's implications. This is intended for journalism educators, media professionals and students seeking a deeper understanding of AI.
Audience
Media sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
Essential Digital Skills Framework
Description
This framework, developed by the UK Government, outlines essential digital skills required for individuals to thrive in today's digital world, providing a comprehensive framework for assessing and developing digital skills.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
Essential Guide to Data-Driven Government
Description
This resource provides insights into the principles and practices of data-driven government, highlighting the importance of data in informing policy and decision-making.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
Ethics of AI
Description
This course, available on the MOOC.fi platform, focuses on the ethics of AI. It explores ethical considerations related to AI technology, including fairness, transparency, privacy, and societal impact. The course aims to foster critical thinking and provide participants with a solid foundation for understanding and addressing ethical challenges in the field of AI.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Description
This online course available on Coursera by Politecnico di Milano explores the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence (AI). It offers a comprehensive understanding of the ethical challenges associated with AI and provides guidance on how to address them responsibly. Through engaging video lectures, readings, quizzes, and assignments, participants develop the knowledge and skills needed to analyze ethical issues surrounding AI and make informed decisions in AI development and deployment.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Course
European Academy for the Transformation of Government
Description
This academy provides training programs to enhance digital competencies in the public sector, covering e-governance and digital service design.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Course
Failing smarter in digital government
Description
This resource highlights the importance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity in digital government, exploring how governments can adopt a culture that encourages experimentation and learning from failures.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Digital management and execution
Type
Reading
Freedom of Expression, Artificial Intelligence and Elections
Description
This Issue Brief co-produced with UNDP, provides an overview of how AI influences freedom of expression inelections, offering approaches for practitioners and partners. The digital ecosystem with AI must be designed to be safe, secure, and trustworthy, conducive to respecting freedom of expression and human rights.
Audience
Media sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
FTC Report to Congress on Privacy and Security
Description
This report by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) provides insights and recommendations on privacy and security issues. It addresses various aspects related to data protection and offers guidance to individuals and organizations.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
Fundamental Rights and Artificial Intelligence: What to Consider
Description
The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) presents this resource in the form of infographics. It highlights key considerations related to fundamental rights in the context of artificial intelligence. The infographics provide a concise overview of the potential implications of AI on fundamental rights, assisting policymakers and stakeholders in ensuring the protection of these rights.
Audience
Public sector
Competency
Data use and governance
Type
Reading
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