JOOD Labs research

Artificial intelligence initiatives around the world.

A selected, evidence-linked view of how public institutions are organizing AI strategy, governance, infrastructure and national capability.

The index records published strategies and institutional initiatives. It is a research reference—not a ranking or claim of comparative performance.

Selected public initiatives

Global research index

  1. 01
    North AmericaCanada · 2022

    Pan-Canadian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Connects research, talent and commercialization with responsible adoption across Canada's economy.

    Source: CIFAR

  2. 02
    North AmericaUnited States · February 2019

    Executive Order: Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence

    Directs federal agencies to prioritise AI research investment, computing and data resources, standards and workforce development.

    Source: Federal Register — Executive Order 13859

  3. 03
    EuropeEuropean Union · 2024

    European Artificial Intelligence Act

    Establishes a common, risk-based legal framework for developing, placing and using AI systems in the European Union.

    Source: European Commission

  4. 04
    EuropeUnited Kingdom · 2023

    AI Safety Institute

    Advances evaluation and safety research for advanced AI systems and shares findings with governments and the wider research community.

    Source: Government of the United Kingdom

  5. 05
    EuropeCzech Republic · July 2019

    National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Coordinates research capacity, industrial adoption, skills and legal and ethical questions raised by AI.

    Source: Ministry of Industry and Trade

  6. 06
    EuropeDenmark · March 2019

    National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

    Sets out ethical principles, public-sector use, business adoption and data foundations for Danish AI development.

    Source: Agency for Digitisation, Ministry of Finance

  7. 07
    EuropeEstonia · July 2019

    National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Advances state and private-sector AI adoption, supported by Estonia's digital government infrastructure and legal groundwork.

    Source: Republic of Estonia, Government CIO Office

  8. 08
    EuropeFinland · June 2019

    Leading the Way into the Age of Artificial Intelligence

    Final report of Finland's AI programme, launched in December 2017, covering competitiveness, skills and public services.

    Source: Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland

  9. 09
    EuropeFrance · March 2018

    For a Meaningful Artificial Intelligence

    Frames a national strategy around research, data policy, economic transformation, ethics and public purpose.

    Source: Villani Report — AI for Humanity mission

  10. 10
    EuropeGermany · November 2018

    National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Positions AI research, transfer to industry and trustworthy application as a coordinated federal programme.

    Source: Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy

  11. 11
    EuropeItaly · July 2020

    National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

    Directs AI toward industrial competitiveness, skills, public administration and sustainable development.

    Source: Ministry of Economic Development

  12. 12
    EuropeLithuania · April 2019

    Lithuanian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Outlines national priorities for AI research, ethics, skills, data access and public-sector application.

    Source: Ministry of the Economy and Innovation

  13. 13
    EuropeMalta · October 2019

    Malta: The Ultimate AI Launchpad

    Presents a national AI strategy built on investment, public-sector adoption, certification and ethical governance.

    Source: Malta AI

  14. 14
    EuropeNorway · January 2020

    National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

    Sets principles for responsible AI, data availability, research capacity and public-sector use in Norway.

    Source: Norwegian Government

  15. 15
    EuropePortugal · November 2019

    AI Portugal 2030

    Links AI to digital skills, research, public services and economic modernisation under the INCoDe.2030 initiative.

    Source: Portugal INCoDe.2030

  16. 16
    EuropeRussia · October 2019

    National Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence

    Presidential decree setting objectives for AI research, data, computing capacity and domestic technology development.

    Source: Center for Security and Emerging Technology (English translation)

  17. 17
    EuropeSerbia · December 2019

    Strategy for the Development of Artificial Intelligence 2020–2025

    Coordinates education, research, public administration and economic development around national AI capability.

    Source: Government of the Republic of Serbia

  18. 18
    Asia-PacificChina · July 2017

    New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan

    Sets staged national objectives for AI theory, industry, talent and governance through 2030.

    Source: New America (English translation)

  19. 19
    Asia-PacificIndia · 2024

    IndiaAI Mission

    Develops public AI infrastructure spanning compute access, datasets, skills, startup financing and responsible AI applications.

    Source: IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and IT

  20. 20
    Asia-PacificJapan · March 2017

    Artificial Intelligence Technology Strategy

    Establishes an industrialisation roadmap connecting AI research, productivity, health care and mobility.

    Source: Cabinet Office of Japan

  21. 21
    Asia-PacificSingapore · November 2019

    National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Frames AI for the public good through national projects, trusted deployment, talent and enterprise adoption.

    Source: Smart Nation Singapore

  22. 22
    Asia-PacificSouth Korea · July 2017

    Mid- to Long-Term Master Plan in Preparation for the Intelligent Information Society

    Prepares national institutions, industry and the workforce for an intelligent information economy.

    Source: Ministry of Science and ICT

  23. 23
    Middle EastUnited Arab Emirates · 2017

    UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

    Applies AI across government services, priority sectors and national performance objectives.

    Source: Office of the UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence

  24. 24
    Middle EastSaudi Arabia · October 2020

    National Strategy for Data & AI

    Announced in October 2020, setting national direction for data and AI skills, research, investment and public-sector transformation.

    Source: Saudi Data & AI Authority

  25. 25
    AfricaAfrican Union · 2024

    Continental Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Provides a shared policy direction for responsible, inclusive AI development, African data governance and regional capacity.

    Source: African Union

  26. 26
    AfricaRwanda · 2023

    National Artificial Intelligence Policy

    Sets policy priorities for responsible AI, public services, skills, infrastructure and inclusive economic development.

    Source: Rwanda Ministry of ICT and Innovation

  27. 27
    Latin AmericaChile · 2021

    National Artificial Intelligence Policy

    Organises enabling factors, development and adoption, and ethics and governance for AI in Chile.

    Source: Government of Chile, Ministry of Science

  28. 28
    Latin AmericaBrazil · 2021

    Brazilian Artificial Intelligence Strategy

    Organizes national priorities for research, innovation, responsible use, workforce development and sector adoption.

    Source: Brazil Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation