About Project

About AI4Capacity

Capacity Building and Training for the Public Sector Using Artificial Intelligence

Subnational public sector administrative bodies across the Black Sea region face significant challenges in performance, transparency, and digital efficiency. AI4Capacity directly addresses these issues by equipping public servants with modern digital tools, AI-powered systems, and specialized training.

The Challenge & The Solution

Fragmented capacity & underused digital tools

Public administration across the region often struggles with fragmented capacity, slow adoption of digital tools, and insufficient cross-border collaboration. Public servants face heavy workloads and bureaucratic delays, limiting their capacity to deliver efficient, citizen-centric services.

Strengthening public administration capacity with AI

AI4Capacity addresses these challenges by integrating Artificial Intelligence into modern management frameworks such as the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Management by Objectives (MBO). The project empowers local authorities to modernize operations, improve decision-making, and enhance public service delivery.

Core Pillars & Objectives

  1. AI Suite for Public ServicesDeveloping and deploying an AI-powered Suite designed to streamline quality management (CAF) and objective setting (MBO) in public institutions.
  2. Training & Capacity BuildingDelivering targeted training programs to enhance digital skills and AI literacy for public servants across participating authorities.
  3. Pilot ImplementationsTesting and evaluating AI tools in real-world public administration scenarios across partner regions.
  4. EduLab PlatformEstablishing a Living Lab and Open Educational Resource (OER) platform to host learning materials, tools, and best practices.
  5. AI4Capacity NetworkBuilding a sustainable cross-border network of public institutions, academic partners, and experts to foster continuous collaboration.
  6. Innovation & DigitalizationPromoting digital transformation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making in subnational governance.

Project Impact & Cooperation

Impact for administrators, institutions, and citizens

  • Local public authorities: Modernized workflows, transparent procedures, and improved administrative efficiency.
  • Regional & national entities: Operational frameworks and data-driven insights for public policy planning.
  • Higher education & research bodies: Applied AI solutions and valuable field research in public governance.
  • Public organizations & citizens: Faster response times, better services, and enhanced institutional trust.

Shared challenges, shared solutions across the Black Sea

Subnational administrative challenges are similar across the Black Sea region. AI4Capacity leverages transnational cooperation to share expertise, pool resources, and implement unified, scalable solutions for all participating partners.