Albania plans AI-driven public procurement

Albania plans AI-driven public procurement

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama outlined plans for a new AI-driven public procurement at a UN session. / Albanian government

By Aidą Kadyrzhanova in Prague September 25, 2024

Albania has plans to build a new, fully transparent and 95% AI-based model for public procurement, as stated by Prime Minister Edi Rama during his address at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In his speech on "Dialogue for the Digital Future", Rama highlighted the benefits of digital technology for developing countries.

The Albanian government took most public services including tax payment online via the e-Albania portal as of May 1, 2022 while in-person service windows in government offices and other institutions were shut down.

Rama noted that the transition to offering 95% of services online has eliminated long queues at government offices. He explained that the government is using artificial intelligence to accelerate its European Union membership negotiations.

However, he also addressed the risks associated with technology, citing a recent cyberattack on Albania linked to Iran.

Albania's cybersecurity authorities attributed the attack on the Institute of Statistics in February to a hacker group allegedly supported by the Iranian government. The Institute reported a sophisticated cyberattack on February 1, which affected multiple systems and 40 computers.

“We have seen how technology can harm countries and citizens, but by maximising its benefits while curbing its misuse, we can create a better world,” Rama concluded.

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