Policy briefDemo / Sample data
Governing AI procurement
in the public sector
Key questions to consider before a public institution buys or deploys an AI system.
South & Southeast Asia · AI governance · 2026
Illustrative Prototype: This brief contains demo/sample data to illustrate policy advisory outputs for the Asia AI4D Observatory.
POLICY BRIEF · DEMO / SAMPLE DATA
Start with accountability.
AI procurement decisions directly affect people. When public bodies buy AI tools, contracts must protect the public. Do not leave rules to vendors. Set standards before signing.
Four questions before buying AI
- Decision scope: Will the tool advise staff or make final decisions?
- Data control: Does the public agency own the data and results?
- Human review: Can staff review and challenge wrong outputs?
- Citizen appeal: Who handles citizen complaints and fixes errors?