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Southern Mediterranean

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EuroMedAI research

Research and publications

Bridging the AI Divide: A Comparative Maturity Assessment of AI Capacity in the Southern Mediterranean

This study applies a UN-inspired AI maturity framework (Tier 0–4) to nine South Mediterranean countries—Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, and Tunisia—combining Government AI Readiness Index scores, Open Data Inventory (ODIN) metrics, and OECD AI Capability Indicators to assess public-sector AI capacity. Results reveal a two-speed trajectory: Morocco, Egypt, and Jordan qualify as 'AI ready' (T2), while the remaining countries remain 'AI nascent' or 'experimenters' (T0–T1), constrained by limited compute, weak data governance, and modest AI-skilled workforces. The paper proposes national and regional policy recommendations—including costed AI strategies, shared compute infrastructure, and cross-border research on Arabic and low-resource languages—to help the region progress toward 'AI enabled' status while ensuring AI supports inclusive, rights-respecting development.

October 2025 Mohamed Alouane, Ermelinda Kanushi, Alejandro Tlaie Boria

EuroMedAI Journal

Articles and news

May 1, 2026Event Recap

Generative AI and Journalism in the Southern Mediterranean

A summary report of the webinar held on 30 April 2026, exploring generative AI's implications for journalism in the Southern Mediterranean through the lenses of field practice, academia, ethics, and critical theory.

Generative AI Journalism

Events & Workshops

Events

30 Apr

Past event

Generative AI and Journalism in the Southern Mediterranean

A webinar exploring the implications of generative AI for journalism across the Southern Mediterranean region, bringing together field practitioners, academics, and governance experts.

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