AI Governance Practice Centre (AIGPC)
ETHICAL AI IN ACTION
Advancing responsible and inclusive AI through policy research, capacity building, and global collaboration.
From Local Wisdom To Global Alignment
Highlights
Responsible AI Innovation HackathonTue, Apr 07Bangkok
AI Governance for Government Program: AI Gov4GovtWed, May 06Mandarin Hotel Bangkok, managed by Centr
AI GOVERNANCE WEEK 2026Mon, Jun 29Eastin Grand Hotel Phayathai
AIGPC
The AI Governance Practice Centre (AIGPC) is a new initiative proposed for establishment in 2025 as the international expansion of the AI Governance Center (AIGC), founded in 2021 under the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), Thailand.
The Centre aims to advance global cooperation on ethical AI governance through research, policy dialogue, and capacity building, and is currently progressing toward designation as a UNESCO Category 2 Centre (C2C).
“Why UNESCO Category 2 Centre”
AIGPC aspires to become a UNESCO Category 2 Centre to serve as a trusted regional hub that translates UNESCO’s global principles on AI ethics and digital governance into concrete, measurable impact across Asia-Pacific. By anchoring its work in UNESCO’s normative frameworks, AIGPC will strengthen capacity building, policy implementation, and cross-border collaboration among governments, academia, and industry, ensuring that AI development remains human-centered, inclusive, and rights-based. With Thailand’s strategic position and commitment to responsible digital transformation, AIGPC stands ready to amplify UNESCO’s mission—bridging global vision with regional action and delivering scalable models that advance ethical, equitable, and sustainable AI for all.
What We Do
Our Strategic Pillars
Research & Development
Generating knowledge and policy insights to shape responsible AI governance.
Key contributions include:
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Developing national AI governance guidelines and policy recommendations to support responsible AI adoption.
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Producing research studies and policy analyses on emerging AI governance challenges.
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Designing practical toolkits and frameworks to support organizations in implementing ethical AI.
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Contributing to policy dialogue and knowledge exchange on AI governance at national and international levels.
AI Governance Observatory
Tracking global AI developments to support informed and responsible governance.
A dynamic observatory that monitors AI incidents, emerging global standards, and regulatory trends, providing timely insights to support policymakers, researchers, and organizations navigating the evolving AI landscape.
Explore the latest updates through our AI Watch platform.
Capacity building
Strengthening global capacity for responsible AI governance.
AIGPC supports policymakers, regulators, and institutions—particularly in developing countries—by providing actionable insights, training programmes, and practical resources to strengthen national capabilities in governing artificial intelligence.
Through tailored learning initiatives and international collaboration, the Centre empowers stakeholders to design and implement effective, ethical, and context-sensitive AI governance frameworks.
Expert Network
Connecting global expertise to advance responsible AI governance.
AIGPC is building a trusted global network of researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and thought leaders committed to advancing ethical and responsible AI governance.
The Expert Network serves as a collaborative platform for knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, and international cooperation, supporting countries and institutions in addressing emerging challenges in the governance of artificial intelligence.
Objectives
Ethical Principles
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Collaboration
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Promoting Context-Sensitive Governance
Promoting Context-Sensitive Governance
Fostering Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
Enhancing Future Readiness
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Context Governance
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Future Readiness
AIGPC Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals
The AI Governance Practice Center (AIGPC) by ETDA drives AI development through a strategic framework that leads to concrete Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) outcomes. By aligning our core operations with the AIGPC SDG Wheel, we have integrated key international mandates—specifically UNESCO Outcomes 1-7—into our initiatives. This alignment ensures that the application of AI adheres to ethical principles and serves as a vital catalyst for inclusive digital transformation. Ultimately, these commitments generate measurable progress toward the global development agenda, guaranteeing that AI innovation respects human rights, bridges social divides, and fosters a resilient and sustainable future for all.