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National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions

Stratégie nationale d'intelligence artificielle et des mégadonnées 2023–2027

Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026 · reviewed by Bhaskar Bhatt (a factual check against the official source, not a legal review or legal advice)
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In brief

National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 is a non-binding national strategy of Benin, issued by the Government of Benin (Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation). It was adopted on 25 January 2023. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.

Jurisdiction
Benin
Instrument type
National strategy
Status
Adopted
Legal force
Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
Issuing body
Government of Benin (Ministry of Digital Affairs and Digitalisation)
Adopted
25 January 2023
Verification
Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026

What is National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027?

Adopted by the Council of Ministers in January 2023, the strategy sets objectives for AI and big-data skills, research, data infrastructure and governance, ethical AI and priority use cases in health, education, agriculture, tourism and living environment, with a 2027 horizon.

Who does it apply to?

Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.

When do the requirements apply?

Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.

Official sources

  1. Stratégie nationale IA et mégadonnées 2023–2027
    Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation · 25 Jan 2023 · Tier 1 source

Cite this record

AIPolicyTracker (2026). “National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027” [AIPT-POL-0028, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0028 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.

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Cite the official text alongside it: Stratégie nationale IA et mégadonnées 2023–2027, Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation, https://numerique.gouv.bj/.

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Change history

Record history

No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.

Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.

Frequently asked questions

Is National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 in force?

Not yet. National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 has been adopted (25 January 2023).

Is National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 legally binding?

No. National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.

Who does National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027 apply to?

Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.

Where is the official text of National AI and Big Data Strategy 2023–2027?

The official text is published by Ministère du Numérique et de la Digitalisation at https://numerique.gouv.bj/ (Stratégie nationale IA et mégadonnées 2023–2027). This record links to it and is checked against it.

Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.