Directorate for Science, Technology and Innovation
OECD Artificial Intelligence Review of Egypt
The 2019 Egyptian National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy is a key catalyst
for digital transformation in Egypt and supports the country’s sustainable development
agenda. As North Africa’s biggest economy, Egypt faces a challenging economic and
demographic context, including high inflation and a high youth unemployment rate.
As the first Arab and African country to adhere to the OECD Recommendation on Artificial
Intelligence in 2021, Egypt has made progress in implementing the OECD AI Principles.
This country review explores the state of implementation of the OECD AI Principles
in Egypt by providing a mapping of Egypt’s AI governance and policy implementation
through gap analysis, comparative analysis, and benchmarking. It highlights key findings
and recommendations to strengthen Egypt’s AI ecosystem and facilitate the development
of inclusive, responsible, and human-centric AI policies and practices that support
Egypt’s development agenda and stand the test of time.