AI Services for Government | Advisory, Development & Capacity Building

AI Advisory

We help governments translate national priorities into actionable AI strategies that balance innovation with ethics, governance, and public value.

What we Do

WAIG supports governments in evaluating problem statements related to technology and digital development by landscaping existing systems, assessing digital and data readiness, and advising on systems strengthening. We work alongside ministries and public institutions to bridge the gap between national AI ambitions and ground-level implementation – ensuring that every strategy is rooted in local context, institutional capacity, and long-term sustainability.

Current Offerings

Policy Advocacy & Strategy Design

We support governments in crafting national AI strategies, data governance policies, and regulatory roadmaps that align with international best practices while respecting sovereign priorities.

Embedded Advisory & Technical Units

We embed senior advisors within government institutions to establish dedicated AI technical units that drive cross-departmental coordination and long-term institutional ownership.

Platforms & Data Systems Strengthening

We assess existing digital infrastructure, identify interoperability gaps, and architect data systems that enable secure, scalable, and standards-compliant AI deployment.

How We Deliver

From National Vision to Institutional Action

Our advisory engagements follow a structured, phased approach designed to move governments from aspiration to execution

Landscape & Readiness Assessment

We begin with a comprehensive landscape assessment - mapping existing digital systems, data maturity, institutional capacity, and policy gaps.

Strategy Co-Design

We co-develop national AI strategies, governance frameworks, and implementation roadmaps tailored to each country's priorities and constraints.

Embedded Advisory

We embed senior technical advisors within ministries to establish AI technical units, build internal workflows, and drive cross-departmental coordination.

Systems Architecture

We design and strengthen data platforms, interoperability standards, and digital infrastructure to support sustainable AI integration.

Knowledge Transfer & Exit

We transfer knowledge, tools, and frameworks to ensure governments can sustain and scale AI initiatives independently.

Who we Serve

Strategic AI Advisory for Every Level of Government

Heads of State & Cabinet Ministers

National AI vision, cross-ministerial coordination, and sovereign AI strategy design

Ministry Secretaries & Directors

Sector-specific AI roadmaps, governance frameworks, and policy implementation planning

Frontline & Technical Staff

Hands-on model deployment, data pipeline management, and system integration

Chief Technology Officers & Digital Leads

Systems architecture, data platform design, and interoperability standards

International Donors & Multilaterals

AI readiness assessments, co-investment frameworks, and programme design advisory

Regional & Municipal Governments

Localised AI adoption strategies, pilot programme design, and capacity planning

Why it matters

Who we Serve

Only 35% of economies meet GovTech "good practice" thresholds globally - highlighting the urgent need for structured advisory support. Source: World Bank GovTech Maturity Index 12 new national AI strategies were published in 2024 alone - three times more than in 2023 - most from developing countries including Ghana, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. Source: Oxford Insights Government AI Readiness Index 2025 The AI adoption gap between the Global North (24.7%) and Global South (14.1%) widened to 10.6 percentage points in H2 2025 - underscoring the need for context-specific advisory. Source: Microsoft AI Diffusion Report, January 2026 The World Bank identifies connectivity, compute, context (data), and competency (skills) as the four foundational pillars for inclusive AI ecosystems - all of which require strategic government action. Source: Digital Progress and Trends Report 2025 The OECD identifies workforce readiness as the single biggest barrier to responsible AI adoption in public institutions - making embedded advisory and institutional capacity building essential. Source

Resources on Technology Advisory

Real-world insights, frameworks, and lessons from our work advising governments on national AI strategy, governance, and digital transformation.

How National AI Strategies Are Shaping the Future of Governance in the Global South

From Ghana to Rwanda, governments are moving from AI ambition to action. Discover how structured national AI strategies are enabling smarter public service delivery, stronger data governance, and more accountable institutions.

Building Embedded AI Technical Units: A Government's Most Strategic Investment

Why embedding dedicated AI advisory teams within ministries is proving more effective than external consulting – and how it drives long-term institutional ownership of digital transformation.

Data Systems Strengthening: The Invisible Foundation of Every Successful AI Deployment

Before AI can deliver impact, governments need robust data infrastructure. Explore how platform design, interoperability standards, and data governance frameworks are laying the groundwork for scalable AI in public systems.

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Turning National AI Ambitions into Actionable Strategies