This research paper presents a comparative institutional analysis of AI governance capacity across 97 nations, with particular focus on low- and middle-income countries in Africa, South Asia, and Latin America.
Methodology
The assessment uses a six-dimension framework covering regulatory architecture, institutional coordination, technical capacity, civil society participation, international engagement, and enforcement infrastructure.
Findings
Structural deficits cluster around three areas: fragmented regulatory mandates, insufficient technical audit capacity, and limited participation in international standard-setting processes. The paper proposes a tiered compliance model calibrated for developing economy contexts.