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My publications explore a range of topics, with a particular focus on urban artificial intelligence, and the digital transformation of African cities. I examine how emerging technologies can be responsibly integrated into urban planning to promote inclusion, sustainability, and resilience. My work addresses themes such as AI governance, digital rights, and innovation in public policy, often highlighting underrepresented contexts like small and medium-sized cities in the Global South. Through case studies, policy analyses, and collaborative research, I aim to provide actionable insights that help cities navigate the complexities of technological change while ensuring equity and ethical use of AI.

Policy framework for digital resilience in education in Kenya and Morocco

As the project manager for the study "Digital Resilience in Education for a Better Recovery after COVID-19 in Morocco and Kenya," conducted in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), I led efforts to enhance digital inclusion in education within these countries. My responsibilities encompassed securing funding from the ITU's Connect2Recover initiative, overseeing the research process—which involved organizing reflection workshops, conducting data collection, and compiling the final report—and presenting our findings at the 17th Internet Governance Forum (IGF) held from November 28 to December 2, 2022, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess the digital divide in emergency remote education during the pandemic and to propose policy recommendations for fostering digital resilience in the education sectors of Morocco and Kenya.

Epathic neighbourhood

I contributed to the Empathic Neighborhoods project, an initiative focused on reimagining living environments where technology serves collective well-being. As part of a multidisciplinary advisory committee, I helped define the project’s conceptual foundations, emphasizing inclusion, resilience, and sustainability. My role involved analyzing best practices, identifying relevant technologies, and exploring how innovation can support more equitable and livable neighborhoods. I also co-authored the project's first publication—a guideline that introduces the core principles of Empathic Neighborhoods and outlines pathways for their implementation in Quebec cities and beyond, aiming to inspire more human-centered approaches to smart urban development.

Deployment of digital technologies in African cities

In this paper, we delve into critical issues that transcend the mere enhancement of service delivery through digital technologies, encompassing broader concerns such as digital inclusion, digital rights, and the exacerbation of spatial and social inequalities. Our workshop addressed key aspects such as digital infrastructure, the digital divide affecting vulnerable populations, the disruptive nature of digital services, and the ethical implications of facial recognition technologies on human rights within African urban contexts. The societal implications of the digital transformation in African cities cannot be overstated, and this article not only highlights these challenges but also provides actionable recommendations for local governments to navigate and harness the opportunities presented by digitalization while safeguarding the rights and well-being of their citizens. The research findings and recommendations presented herein hold significant relevance for policymakers, urban planners, and scholars interested in the intersection of technology, society, and governance in the African context.

Multilevel Collaborative Governance to Foster Responsible AI Deployment in Cities

In this publication, I explore with Shin Koseki how multilevel collaborative governance can support the ethical and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) in cities, with a focus on underrepresented contexts such as small and medium-sized cities and those in the Global South. Through case studies of eThekwini (South Africa) and Thérèse-De Blainville (Quebec), we analyze how local governments navigate technical, financial, and ethical challenges in AI implementation. We investigate how collaboration across public, private, and nonprofit sectors helps bridge capacity gaps while raising complex issues of accountability and power. This research highlights the need for context-aware, inclusive governance frameworks and contributes practical recommendations for policymakers and urban planners. It positions multilevel collaboration as a key enabler of fair, transparent, and effective AI integration in diverse urban settings.

Ethical urban AI in practice monograph

I contributed to the CIDOB Monograph “Ethical urban AI in practice: policy mechanisms to establish local governance frameworks”, which investigates how cities can implement responsible AI through ethical governance frameworks. The monograph explores key principles—accountability, transparency, privacy, fairness, and sustainability—and illustrates how they can be embedded in urban contexts via concrete policy mechanisms. My chapter focuses specifically on fairness and non-discrimination, and is divided into three sections. It begins by unpacking these concepts in urban settings and identifying the factors that influence equitable AI. It then examines both the opportunities and risks that AI presents for cities and urban communities. The final section proposes actionable policy recommendations to help cities become fairer and more inclusive as they adopt AI technologies. These recommendations consider cities' evolving roles—as solution developers, technology deployers, and regulators—and emphasize local participation, agility, and sociotechnical innovation. I also supported the dissemination of this work through events and webinars.

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Leandry Jieutsa

Urban Planning - Urban Innovation - Urban design

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