๐๏ธ Together, these principles shape how we think about AI adoption in parliaments. In our next post, weโll look at what it takes to put them into practice.
๐ Read the blog: https://t.co/4bANWT6AC9
๐ What does responsible AI adoption mean for a parliament? At IDinsight, we believe it goes beyond efficiency gains.
It starts with:
๐ฏ Peopleโs agency - giving people more say in decisions, not less.
๐งโ๐ป Empowering staff - helping people become more effective at their work, not replacing them.
๐ก๏ธ Protecting vulnerable populations - guarding against harm when AI systems handle citizen data. ๐งต
๐ Have a program you want to improve?
๐ Learn more about #Evidential: https://t.co/wa3WVTuVon
๐ฉ Want to run an experiment? Tell us what you're working on: https://t.co/iaCFQ0yL1i
โDoes a personalized AI response boost engagement? Does a casual tone lift completion for younger users?
๐ธMost nonprofits want to know, but don't have a statistician or budget to find out.
โ๏ธEvidential does the heavy lifting for you.
With Evidential, teams can run:
โ Frequentist A/B tests
โ Bayesian experiments
โ Multi-armed and contextual bandits
๐ฏ Making rigorous, continuous learning easier to run.
โ๏ธ AI tools are being increasingly deployed to support health workers in delivering healthcare.
If you were building an AI tool for health workers who lack immediate access to clinical guidance, what would you prioritize?
๐ข We're hiring on our Information Security and Systems team!
๐ In these roles, you'll help build and maintain the systems and infrastructure that let our teams collaborate, work securely, and deliver impact around the world.
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๐ข We're hiring an Associate Director/Director for East and Southern Africa
๐ You'll lead high-impact initiatives and project teams, working directly with governments, foundations, and nonprofits to drive social impact through data and evidence.
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๐ค IDinsight is co-hosting a side event with @FCDOGovUK at #UNGA81 titled โAct Now, Build Forward: AI for Public Service Delivery in Africa.โ
๐ก Together, we'll explore how African governments can move from AI pilots to at-scale delivery, with data governance and citizen protection as key considerations.
The event will be held on September 22 and is closed-door. We are currently at capacity, but we can't wait to connect with many of you during the week. If you're around, come say hi!
Why it matters: in one CLD program in Sudan, reported trust rose after the intervention, but behavioral games with real money showed no similar gain.
The resource covers:
๐ค Collective action
๐๏ธ Inclusive governance
๐ Social cohesion
๐ซ Community-government relationships
๐ This resource is for guidance. Read the blog and explore the resource: https://t.co/FSAU4wxqJd
How can we measure change in community-led development?
FSELI's new resource offers two principles:
1๏ธโฃ For behavior, look at what people actually do: records, observations, real actions
2๏ธโฃ For beliefs and attitudes, ask people directly: surveys and rating scales
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๐ฃ Hiring: Information Security & Systems Lead ๐ฃ
In this role, you will build and shape security and enterprise systems that enable IDinsight teams across 7+ countries to achieve social impact.
You will report to and advise our executive team.
Apply below
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Our first pilot is live with @TransformRural, supporting local women Didis who help families access their entitlements.
BenefitsAI currently checks eligibility across 12 priority schemes, scans documents, tracks enrollment, and supports outreach ahead of field visits.
๐ Weโre also exploring applications in the Southern Africa and Southeast Asia.
Learn more: https://t.co/iJ3OmPRzvn
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Being eligible for a government benefit and actually receiving it are two very different things.
In India, thousands of welfare schemes exist to support families in need โ yet many people struggle to access the benefits theyโre entitled to.
The barriers are familiar: people donโt know which schemes they qualify for, eligibility databases can be outdated, and applications often involve complex paperwork and multi-step digital portals.
IDinsight is building #BenefitsAI to help close this gap โ from discovering eligible programs to checking eligibility, applying, and tracking enrollment.