The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a global transformative force presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for developing nations such as Cape Verde. Capacity-building in public policy on artificial intelligence is therefore crucial to ensuring that the country can not only navigate this rapidly evolving technological landscape, but also shape it for the benefit of its citizens. This fellowship, focused on AI policy, offers a unique platform for Cape Verdean professionals to deepen their knowledge and actively contribute to the formulation of strategies that drive sustainable and equitable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the advent of AI, pressing questions are arising regarding ethics, data privacy, cyber security, the impact on the labour market and regulation. For an island nation and developing country such as Cape Verde, it is vital to establish a robust policy framework that promotes responsible innovation, protects citizens\u2019 rights and maximises the economic and social benefits of AI. Participation in this fellowship will enable our experts to acquire the analytical tools and practical knowledge needed to develop policies that address these specific challenges, avoiding pitfalls and harnessing the potential of AI to improve critical areas such as healthcare, education and public administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This fellowship programme is not limited to theory; it emphasises practical application and the exchange of experiences with thought leaders and policy-makers at an international level. By becoming part of a global network of AI professionals and experts, Cape Verdean participants will have the opportunity to bring back to their country best practices and innovations that can be adapted to the local context. Furthermore, the focus on public policy means that fellows will be equipped to act as agents of change, influencing public debate and decision-making within government and civil society organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investing in the training of professionals in public policy on AI is an investment in Cape Verde\u2019s future. It ensures that our country is not merely a passive consumer of technology, but an informed and strategic player in the global AI arena. Now is the right time for Cape Verde to seize this opportunity and strengthen its capacity for technological governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Application deadline:<\/strong> 30 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Application link:<\/strong> https:\/\/opportunitydesk.org\/2026\/09\/29\/conservative-ai-policy-fellowship-2027\/<\/a> or https:\/\/www.thefai.org\/fellowships<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Find out how the 2026\/2027 AI Fellowship can propel you to the forefront of digital transformation in Cape Verde, shaping public policy on AI for a fairer and more prosperous future.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17921,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"yes","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[5],"tags":[4977,402,4517,4975,210,207,4980,4976,4978,4979],"class_list":["post-17922","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bolsas-e-fundos","tag-cabo-verde-ia","tag-desenvolvimento-sustentavel","tag-etica-ia","tag-fellowship-ia","tag-inovacao-tecnologica","tag-inteligencia-artificial","tag-oportunidades-ia-cabo-verde","tag-politicas-publicas-ia","tag-privacidade-dados","tag-regulamentacao-ia"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wecare.center\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/polc3adticas-pc3bablicas-ia-1791276601.jpeg?fit=1880%2C1254&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17922","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17922"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17922\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17923,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17922\/revisions\/17923"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17921"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17922"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17922"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wecare.center\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17922"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}