AI4CapacityCapacity Building and Training for the Public Sector Using Artificial Intelligence
AI4Capacity addresses the challenge faced by small and medium-sized public organisations in the Black Sea region by introducing AI-assisted tools, modern management frameworks and structured training to help local authorities deliver more efficient, transparent and citizen-oriented services.
Project snapshot
- Duration
- 18 months
- Total Budget
- €544,110
- Partners
- 4 partners · 3 countries
- Programme
- Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin
Fragmented capacity & underused digital tools
Local authorities in the Black Sea region often operate with limited staff and outdated procedures. Differences in administrative capacity and the underuse of digital tools hinder effective governance, service delivery and cross-border cooperation.
AI4Capacity provides modern solutions to enhance performance, transparency and efficiency through AI-assisted management tools.
Strengthening public administration capacity with AI
AI4Capacity promotes the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Management by Objectives (MbO), enhanced by an AI Suite that supports data-driven decisions, efficient workflows and modern managerial practices.
Alongside CAF & MbO, the EduLab platform and AI4Capacity Network ensure ongoing learning, cooperation and long-term impact across the region.
Practical tools, structured training & long-term collaboration
AI4Capacity delivers concrete digital solutions and capacity-building activities designed for long-term use by public authorities.
AI Suite for Public Authorities
A tailored AI Suite supports the implementation of the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) and Management by Objectives (MbO), helping local authorities streamline tasks, use data more effectively and improve decision-making.
Training & Capacity Building
A structured training package and a 40-hour joint online course prepare 32 core staff members from partner organisations to become multipliers of CAF and MbO in their territories.
Pilot Implementations
CAF and MbO are piloted in four public organisations, allowing real-life testing, experience exchange across borders and refinement of tools and methods.
EduLab Platform
EduLab combines an Open Educational Resource with a Living Lab, offering a space for learning, co-creation, experimentation and continuous professional development in public administration.
AI4Capacity Network
A transnational network brings together local authorities, universities and other public organisations to ensure long-term cooperation, transferability and follow-up actions after the project ends.
Expansion & Capitalisation
Demo days, regional events, training courses for 240 public servants and individual support to at least 40 public entities promote uptake, reuse and scaling of project results.
Impact for administrations, institutions and citizens
- Local public authorities: benefit from modern tools, structured training and improved performance.
- Regional & national authorities: gain more aligned practices and stronger implementation capacity.
- Higher education & research bodies: access the EduLab platform and real-world data for study and innovation.
- Public organisations & citizens: experience better public services, transparency and digital readiness.
Shared challenges, shared solutions across the Black Sea
Administrative challenges in the Black Sea region are similar across countries. Working together allows the partners to co-design tools, test them in different environments and build a lasting cooperation culture.
Core transnational elements
- Joint development of the AI Suite & EduLab platform.
- Common training curriculum and online course.
- Cross-border pilot implementations and experience exchange.
- Permanent AI4Capacity Network for long-term cooperation.