Regional Dialogue on AI and Electoral Integrity in the Asia-Pacific

An increasing number of electoral management bodies (EMBs) are developing internal governance frameworks to address the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in elections. These instruments are wide in scope and differ significantly among EMBs, areas ranging from long-term plans for AI investments, to the distribution of accountability for AI products, staff user guidelines, and cybersecurity protocols. While the diversity in AI governance approach reflects variations in the mandates, structures, capacities, and priorities of different EMBs, they also point to the limited institutional precedent for AI governance in electoral administration.

The 5-day Regional Dialogue on AI and Electoral Integrity invites EMBs from the Asia-Pacific region to a discussion on how to develop governance frameworks that harness AI’s transformative potential while safeguarding against risks arising from its use by both EMBs and other electoral stakeholders. It acts as a collaborative platform for peer-exchange, allowing participants to share insights on how AI is affecting elections in their country and their EMBs are approaching institutional adaption. The event is hosted in New Delhi by the India International Institute of Democracy and Electoral Management (IIIDEM) in collaboration with International IDEA and forms part of India’s Chairship of International IDEA’s Council of Member States.

The Regional Dialogue will provide EMB representatives with a greater understanding of how AI is already being used in electoral administration across the world, how EMBs are responding to its growing prominence in elections more broadly, and how AI is governed in different national contexts. These insights are intended to support EMBs in navigating internal AI policymaking, foster dialogue among EMB counterparts internationally, and support their digital transformation.

This is a closed event for invited participants.