From Big Data to Better Decisions: Ensuring Data Quality Amid AI Disruption

Governments today operate in an environment where big data has become a strategic asset, shaping decisions, services, and long-term planning across the public sector. In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence (AI)—where algorithms, automated systems, and data-driven tools can amplify both insights and risks—the need for strong data hygiene is more critical than ever.

Clean, accurate, well-governed data not only improves the quality of analytics and evidence-based policymaking but also serves as a safeguard against the negative effects of AI, such as unintended bias, misinformation, and flawed automated outputs. In this context, good data practices are more than operational necessities; they are essential protections that help governments navigate the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

This session will explore how governments can leverage big data effectively while building the healthy data ecosystems needed to support efficient and reliable governance.