Call for Case Studies: Ethics in AI

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Pan African Bioethics Initiative (PABIN) and Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI)

PABIN which is hosted at the Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI) is pleased to announce a Call for Case Studies focusing on Ethics in AI. As AI technologies increasingly shape healthcare, ethical considerations are critical to ensure responsible and equitable implementation, especially in LMIC contexts.

We invite researchers, innovators, and practitioners to submit real-world case studies that explore ethical dimensions of AI, from development to deployment – in the context of LMIC, including (but not limited to):

  1. Data privacy and protection
  2. Algorithmic fairness and bias
  3. Informed consent in AI-driven systems
  4. Accountability, transparency, and explainability
  5. Community engagement and inclusiveness
  6. Equity in access and impact

This initiative is supported by TDR, the UNICEF/ UNDP/ World Bank/ WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases.

Eligibility and submission guidelines

Submissions are open to individuals or institutions working in the field of AI and ethics, particularly those operating in LMIC.

  • Case studies should be a maximum of 600 words (about 2 pages), and mention one of the above six themes or others in brackets right after the title of the case study
  • Clearly describe the context, ethical issues encountered, approaches taken, and key lessons learned
  • Submissions must be done in English or French in Word, Arial, font size 11. Single-space between lines.
  • Case studies generated by AI will be screened out and will not be considered.

Deadline for submission: October 24, 2025

Selection and Recognition:

All submissions meeting the eligibility criteria will be reviewed by an independent panel of experts. Three finalists will be selected and invited to present in person at an expert meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with travel and accommodation covered by PABIN/AHRI. The finalists will also receive a tablet or notebook. Other selected case studies will be compiled into a report, with the contributors listed as co-authors, and may also be featured in relevant future publications.

Notes: Case studies shared by contributors shall be used for publication by the PABIN working group, and contributors’ names shall be acknowledged. Applicants should confirm this condition upon submitting their case studies.

 Apply

For any inquiries, contact us at hailemichael.getachew@ahri.gov.et or phone +251921562909.

 

                                         

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