1、NAMIBIAArtificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment ReportThe National Commission on Research,Science and Technology(NCRST),in collaboration with the Ministry of Education,Innovation,Youth,Sports,Arts and Culture(MEIYSAC),compiled this report with valuable contributions from Research ICT Africa(RIA)

2、,the African Observatory on Responsible AI(AORAI).We express our sincere appreciation for the support,guidance,and dedication of stakeholders whose contributions have made the preparation and finalization of this report possible.The collective commitment and expertise have significantly enriched its

3、 contents,underscoring the value of collaboration in achieving shared objectives.Special mention goes to Prof Anicia Peters,Dr Simeon Hamukoshi,and interns,Ndapanda Musole,Nekulilo Neliwa,Anna Aamon and Sebrinah van Rooyen for compiling the report with inputs from the NCRST National AI Working Group

4、.A first draft version of this report was done by Kristophina Shilongo,Dr Rachel Adams,Dr Adeleke,Dr Leah Junck,Dr Samuel Segun,and Mark Gaffley.This publication also represents the collective effort of the UNESCO Secretariat,in particular,Abdul Rahman Lamin,Eunice Smith,Amina Hamshari,Irakli Khodel

5、i,Adrian James Wright,Doaa Abu Elyounes Melody Chaitezvi,and Kudzai Chokumanyara,the Global Center on AI Governance,and AI experts in the Namibian landscape.The support of Gernot Piepmeyer and Ferdinand Katire,Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General,respectively,of the Namibia National Commis

6、sion for UNESCO,throughout the process,was invaluable.We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the People of Japan through the Japan Fund-in-Trust project,supporting Africa and SIDS to benefit from AI technologies while addressing ethical risks.Published in 2025 by the United Nations Educa