AI policy framework for Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in the East African Community.
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2026
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Inter-University Council for East Africa
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The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping education systems across the globe, presenting both transformative opportunities and complex challenges. Within the East African Community (EAC), Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) hold a critical responsibility to lead this transformation by preparing educators who are not only technologically competent but also ethically grounded in the use of AI. As institutions entrusted with shaping the future teaching workforce, TEIs must ensure that AI is integrated in ways that enhance educational quality, promote equity, and safeguard human dignity.
In response to these emerging demands, the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL), initiated a regional effort to strengthen the readiness of Teacher Education Institutions to harness Artificial Intelligence for quality education, innovation, and responsible practice. This effort culminated in a collaborative workshop in Entebbe, Uganda, which brought together representatives from Teacher Education Institutions, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and digital education experts across the region.
This AI Policy Framework for Teacher Education Institutions is one of the key outputs of that collaborative process. It reflects a shared commitment to establishing a harmonized, forward-looking, and contextually relevant approach to AI adoption across the EAC. The framework is anchored in the principles of ethical governance, human-centered innovation, transparency, and accountability, and aligns with national, regional, continental, and global priorities for digital transformation.
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Inter-University Council for East Africa. (2026). AI policy framework for Teacher Education Institutions (TEIs) in the East African Community. IUCEA.