MoFA-a2i AI Innovation Challenge 2023
The objective of using neural network technology in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to automate the extraction and analysis of key information from mission documents, improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. It supports informed decision-making by providing timely and accurate information from large volumes of unstructured data.
Problem Statement
The process of manually reading and making decisions from thousands of mission documents from various countries in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a time-consuming and daunting task. It is a challenge to efficiently and accurately extract relevant information from the vast amount of data in these documents. This manual approach is prone to errors and inconsistencies, which can lead to misinterpretation of information and ultimately affect foreign policy decisions. Moreover, the process is not scalable, as it is difficult to keep up with the increasing volume of mission documents from multiple countries. Therefore, there is a pressing need for an automated solution to extract and analyze key information from mission documents, which can improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability while supporting informed decision-making in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Outcome/results expected
Implementing neural network AI in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has the potential to result in several positive outcomes and results. By processing large volumes of data in a shorter time frame than would be possible with human intervention, neural network AI can improve efficiency and accuracy in decision-making. This can lead to better-informed policy-making, more effective negotiation, and ultimately better outcomes for citizens. Additionally, neural network AI can enhance the ministry's security and intelligence capabilities by analyzing data from various sources to identify potential security threats, monitor the activities of foreign governments and organizations, and track the movements of terrorists and other dangerous individuals. Furthermore, neural network AI can identify potential opportunities for diplomacy and collaboration with other countries, leading to increased cooperation and ultimately better outcomes for citizens. Overall, the implementation of neural network AI in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could have a positive impact on citizens and the nation as a whole.
Minimum viable features:
Not limited to:
- Develop a system that analyzes a specific type of data (e.g., social media or news outlets)
- Use the system to identify potential security threats or diplomatic opportunities
- Aim to improve efficiency and accuracy in decision-making
- Enhance security and intelligence capabilities
- Improve outcomes for citizens
- Test and refine the system over time to improve efficiency and accuracy in decisionmaking
- Use the system to identify potential security threats or diplomatic opportunities
- Enhance security and intelligence capabilities by analyzing data from various sources
- Expand the system to analyze additional data sources and perform more complex analyses as it becomes more sophisticated.
Beneficiary:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)
Process
FAQ
What is an Innovation Challenge?
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innovative concept, feasibility, strategy, implementation plan, management team, etc.
What additional support will be given to the innovators?
Marketing, promotion, partnership, intellectual property support, fundraising, mentoring, training, etc. will be given from seed to growth and scale-up stages.
What is the winning prize?
Up to 1 crore BDT, considering the due diligence and technical evaluation.
Should I submit a technology-based solution?
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Why should I participate in the Innovation Challenge?
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