Policy Recommendations based on Forum 2024

1. The successful implementation of AI in digital transformation will enable Eurasian governments to address complex challenges, such as improving healthcare, modernizing infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and driving innovation. By embracing AI, these countries can position themselves as leaders in the global digital economy while improving the quality of life for their citizens.
2. Each Eurasian country should develop a comprehensive AI strategy that aligns with its broader digital transformation goals. This strategy should identify key sectors for AI deployment.
3. Eurasian countries should establish Ethical and Legal Standards: Develop AI legislation based on international best practices, ensuring the protection of human rights, privacy, and security. This should include frameworks for accountability, transparency, and fairness in AI systems.
4. International financial institutions and development agencies should support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting AI as part of their digital transformation by offering targeted training and financial assistance.
5. To combat brain drain and retain top talent, Eurasian countries must prioritize the development of their IT industry by creating a dynamic and innovative ecosystem that offers competitive opportunities for local professionals. This can be achieved through investment in tech education, fostering public-private partnerships, and offering incentives for IT startups and enterprises to thrive domestically.
6. Central Asian countries have made significant strides in developing their legal frameworks and IT ecosystems, making them an attractive and trusted destination for the global tech industry. With clear regulations, growing tech talent, and government support for innovation, the region is well-positioned to become a key player in the global IT landscape. Western companies should recognize this potential, invest in opening branches, and hire local IT engineers, contributing to the development of the region’s tech sector. By partnering with Central Asian countries, Western firms can benefit from cost-effective, skilled labor while also fostering innovation and growth in an emerging tech hub.
7. Moldova has the potential to become a key hub for Eurasian countries, acting as a bridge between the West and Eurasia in the development of the IT industry, attracting investment, and integrating IT ecosystems. With its strategic location, multilingual workforce, and growing tech talent pool, Moldova can serve as a gateway for Western companies to access Eurasian markets and for Eurasian businesses to engage with Western technology and investment. Moreover, by prioritizing transparency, privacy, and ethical AI practices, Moldova can attract both Western investment and Eurasian partnerships.
8. Ukraine, with its strong IT foundation, has the potential to lead in AI development. Establishing legal frameworks that prioritize transparency, data protection, and human rights is crucial. This will help retain top talent and drive the growth of ethical AI solutions, solidifying Ukraine’s role in the region’s digital transformation.
9. A key aspect of advancing AI across these countries is the exchange of knowledge.  Joint AI conferences, cross-border partnerships, and digital platforms on the regional level for sharing expertise will be essential to developing and implementing effective AI strategies. This will not only accelerate innovation but also boost a unified approach to Trustworthy AI across Moldova, Ukraine, and Georgia, strengthening their position in the global digital landscape.