Together, building inclusive, responsible, practical AI solutions reaching 100 million people by 2030.

The digital divide is real

Billions are at risk of being left behind as AI accelerates without their languages, data, or realities. The divide is widening — and no single institution can close it. Together, we can set shared standards, pool evidence, and drive AI that delivers opportunity, not inequality.

“Big AI will create a bigger disparity between the developed world and the developing world at the start. On the other hand, ‘small AI’—local models delivered on local devices—is going to be amazingly productive.”

Ajay Banga, President, World Bank Group

“The Government recognizes that AI is not just a technological tool, it is also a social and political one that can unite or divide. Therefore, the approach to AI must be inclusive and grounded in national values and local realities… It’s clear that AI use cases need to be human centered. It is about making sure AI serves the needs of 280 million Indonesians, not just the few cities nor elites”.

Vivi Yulaswati, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs & Digital Transformation, Indonesia

“Inclusive and responsible AI systems are essential to narrowing the digital divide and ensuring that technology serves all segments of society. The Alliance for Inclusive AI supports our efforts to build solutions that are locally and regionally relevant, accessible, and aligned with national priorities. We welcome collaboration that advances this shared vision.”

Stéphane Coulibaly, Director of Innovation, Startups and the Private Sector, Ministry of Digital Transition and Digitalization, Côte d’Ivoire

Driving Inclusive AI Together

The Alliance is an open, collaborative, practitioner-led effort to bring inclusive AI into the workflows of financial inclusion, agriculture, climate resilience, and digital public services across the Global South. We focus on what works, country pilots, shared infrastructure, open standards, and policy grounded in real-world experience, all powered by local talent and openly licensed public goods.

The Alliance is administratively hosted by a Delaware-registered 501(c)(3), enabling philanthropic contributions, pooled funding, and multi-partner collaboration.

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Our work is organized around six pillars:

Create foundational AI infrastructure

Deliver practical, small-AI solutions for the underserved

Develop local talent for responsible AI

Build tools for low-resource, low-connectivity contexts

Design and implement inclusive AI strategies for governments and DFIs

Create shared repositories of datasets, case studies, and toolkits

Our Impact Focus Areas

Inclusive Finance

Fair, explainable, accessible financial systems

Livelihoods

AI tools that protect workers

Climate resilience

Smarter decisions for climate-stressed communities

Food System Security

Connected, transparent, climate-ready supply networks

Founding Alliance Members

BFA Global is a global impact innovation firm that blends research, advisory, venture building, and investment expertise to help institutions advance financial health, livelihoods, and climate resilience, turning emerging technologies into practical solutions for underserved communities.

“Only by joining forces to mobilize resources can we bring meaningful AI infrastructure and solutions to hundreds of millions of people globally.”
Prateek Shrivastava, MD of BFA Global

Caribou is a global consultancy working with ambitious foundations, companies, and governments to accelerate and deliver impact in a digital age across fund and program management, strategy and policy design, impact measurement, actionable research, and immersive learning initiatives.

“AI will reshape how people earn, learn, and access services. It will only deliver real impact when marginalized communities shape it. This Alliance ensures local actors build and use AI in ways that reflect their realities.”
Jessica Osborn, CEO of Caribou

MSC is a global inclusion consulting firm that works with governments, providers, and innovators to strengthen financial systems and improve service delivery. Its local teams in 70+ countries bring practical expertise across finance, technology, agriculture, and social protection.

“Countries that lack digital infrastructure, skilled workforces, and supportive policy frameworks may find themselves further marginalized.”
Graham Wright, Co-Chair and GMD, MSC

Join the Alliance

If you are committed to advancing AI that serves all people, we invite you to connect with us.
You can partner with us, contribute research, or participate in upcoming initiatives and events.

The Alliance is administratively hosted by a Delaware-registered 501(c)(3), enabling philanthropic contributions, pooled funding, and multi-partner collaboration.