The World Bank has released a clear, step-by-step guide to help governments design or update their national AI strategies. It provides a structured, modular framework, diagnostic tools, and insights from more than 30 countries – all designed to support responsible, practical policymaking.
For many public-sector teams, this guide helps answer the same question:
How do we move from strategy design to a plan we can deliver?
By accessing the World Bank’s AI Strategy Guide, you’ll explore:
- The 7-module framework for designing a national AI approach
- How to assess a country’s AI foundations (power, compute, connectivity, data)
- How to evaluate AI enablers like governance, skills, and innovation ecosystems
- Tools for stakeholder mapping, interviews, and consultation workshops
- Templates for policy gap analysis, SWOT analysis, SMART goals, and implementation planning
- Examples of AI priority sectors and use cases from 30+ national strategies
- Guidance on aligning with global AI governance frameworks such as UNESCO, OECD, and the G7
This resource supports public-sector teams who need clarity, structure, and a grounded starting point for national AI planning.
Download the World Bank's AI Strategy Guide
Access the full guide, including frameworks, templates, and practical steps to support the design or update of your national AI strategy. Suitable for teams preparing upcoming revisions or implementation plans.
