Research | Policy | Innovation | Diplomacy
The Indus Institute for AI & Digital Policy (IIADP) is an independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to advancing research, shaping public policy, and fostering technology and entrepreneurial diplomacy at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and public governance.
Who we are
The Indus Institute for AI & Digital Policy (IIADP) is an independent, non-partisan think tank registered under the Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860. With a primary focus on Pakistan and an international outlook, IIADP advances research, policy development, capacity building and strategic dialogue at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, public governance and innovation.
Guided by a forward-looking vision, IIADP seeks to shape the development, understanding, regulation, and responsible integration of emerging technologies into national and global policy frameworks. Through research, strategic dialogue, policy engagement, and cross-sector collaboration, the Institute aims to contribute to informed decision-making and promote innovation, digital transformation, and effective governance in an increasingly technology-driven world.
To strengthen institutions, advance responsible innovation, and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development through informed public policy, technological cooperation, and effective governance.
To produce evidence-based research, facilitate policy engagement, develop institutional capacity, and foster domestic and international collaboration in AI governance, digital policy, emerging technologies, and innovation.
Policy areas
The rules, institutions and standards that guide how artificial intelligence is developed, deployed and overseen. The field covers questions of accountability, safety, transparency and the protection of rights.
Learn more about AI Governance & PolicyHow governments use digital technologies to deliver public services, manage information and engage with citizens, and the legal, institutional and organisational changes this requires.
Learn more about Digital Governance & Public Sector TransformationThe legal and technical frameworks that protect personal data and secure digital systems and infrastructure, spanning privacy rights, data governance and resilience against cyber threats.
Learn more about Data Protection & CybersecurityPolicies that shape digital markets, entrepreneurship and technology-driven growth, including regulation, competition, investment conditions and the ecosystems that support innovation.
Learn more about Digital Economy & Innovation PolicyThe use of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship as channels for international engagement, including cross-border cooperation on technology policy, standards and innovation ecosystems.
Learn more about Technology & Entrepreneurial DiplomacyHow public institutions are designed, coordinated and held accountable when viewed as interconnected systems, and how they adapt to technological and policy change.
Learn more about Systems & Institutional GovernanceProgrammes
Research and analysis to inform public policy on artificial intelligence, digital technologies and governance.
Developing the knowledge and skills that institutions need to understand and govern emerging technologies.
Structured discussion that brings government, academia, industry and other stakeholders together on technology policy questions.
Engagement that uses technology, innovation and entrepreneurship to support international cooperation.
Approach
Systems thinking and the Triple Helix model connect government, academia and industry to strengthen research, innovation, policy development and institutional cooperation.
International
Engaging public institutions, research communities, industry and international partners to advance responsible technology governance and evidence-informed policymaking.
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