This comprehensive course on AI Governance and Ethics is designed for policymakers and civil servants to equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Participants will learn about AI governance frameworks that ensure ethical and responsible AI deployment, balancing innovation with societal values. The course emphasizes transparency, safety, accountability, and ethical alignment while addressing the technical, legal, and ethical challenges associated with AI systems.

The Briefing Note Series aims to provide at-a-glance information of key ICTD issues for policymakers and to facilitate their understanding of the potential of ICT when formulating national development policies and programmes. This Briefing Note focuses on policy considerations drawn from "Open Data Policy Framework and Cases in the Digital Economy" Academy module.

The course aims to enhance the capacity of policymakers to formulate policies that promote women digital entrepreneurship. It focuses on the development and transformation of the digital economy in general, and on the opportunities and challenges facing women digital entrepreneurs in particular, (including women who are already digital entrepreneurs, and women who wish or might wish to become digital entrepreneurs). The course is designed to increase policymakers’ practical knowledge and understanding in both areas. In addition, the international case studies, examples, and workshop exercises in the course will enhance policymakers’ critical thinking and strategic perspectives in developing policy action plans, both to promote women digital entrepreneurship and to improve the digital business environment. It is envisioned that women digital entrepreneurs can be can be uplifted, becoming a vital sector in economic and social development and growth, and helping countries to realise the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in the Asia and the Pacific region.

In many respects, this course relates to APCICT’s Women ICT Frontier Initiative For Digital Transformation (WIFI DX) Women Entrepreneurs’ Track programme, which was launched in April 2024 during the 80th Commission Session of ESCAP. However, the course is not focused on the technical aspects of the WIFI DX and digital business. Instead, it aims to enhance the capacity of policymakers to develop policies to promote women digital entrepreneurship. It should be noted that the contents of the course should be customized to fit the socio-economic and environmental context in particular countries.

In today's digital age, a strong online presence is essential for business success. This course is divided into two parts. The first half focuses on essential digital marketing skills, covering basics, social media, search engine marketing, SEO, and emerging trends like AI. The second half teaches building an e-commerce presence, including product research, operations, online branding, digital marketing, and expansion strategies through social media and partnerships.

Entrepreneurs leverage data analytics to make informed decisions, understand customer behaviors, and adapt strategies. This course empowers women entrepreneurs with foundational data analytics knowledge, covering descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics. It emphasizes ethical data usage and customer data protection, promoting responsible practices in business.