ATLAS AI INSTITUTE — COALITION

Atlas Global South AI Policy Coalition

A standing network of governments, research institutions, and civil society organizations coordinating AI governance across the Global South — built on shared research, joint positions, and peer learning rather than isolated national effort.

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Why the Coalition exists

AI governance frameworks are being written today largely by and for a small number of high-income jurisdictions. Most Global South countries are left to adapt policy language built for different institutional capacities, different data infrastructures, and different economic exposure to AI systems.

The result is duplicated effort: dozens of countries independently researching the same questions, drafting comparable legislation, and negotiating with the same handful of technology providers — without a shared evidence base or a coordinated voice.

The Coalition exists to close that gap. It is a working network, not a symbolic alliance: members share research, align on joint statements where interests overlap, and build governance capacity together rather than country by country.

Global South

membership scope

Peer-led

governance model

Open

research output

What the Coalition does

Five standing activities that members participate in, structured around shared work rather than one-off events.

Convening

Regular working sessions that bring policy teams together to compare approaches before legislation is drafted, not after.

Joint Policy Statements

Coordinated positions on shared governance questions, issued where member interests genuinely align.

Peer Learning

Direct exchange between policy teams that have already faced a given regulatory question, reducing duplicated research.

Comparative Research

Cross-country analysis of AI governance approaches, published for member use and public reference.

Capacity Building

Technical and policy training for institutions building AI governance capability for the first time.

Who should join

The Coalition is built for institutions actively working on AI policy, not general observers.

Government Policy Teams

Research Institutions

Civil Society Organizations

Universities

Regional / Multilateral Bodies

How it works

A four-step process from expression of interest to active participation.

Express Interest

Submit the form below with your organization and area of work.

Review by Atlas AI Institute

Applications are reviewed for fit with the Coalition's current membership.

Onboarding and Network Access

Approved members are onboarded into the working network and research channels.

Participate in Convenings and Research

Members take part in convenings, joint statements, and comparative research as they arise.

Membership review timelines vary depending on application volume and institutional fit.

Join the Coalition

Submit your interest below. A member of the Atlas AI Institute team will follow up on eligibility and next steps.

Submitting this form does not guarantee membership. All applications are reviewed by the Atlas AI Institute against the Coalition's current membership criteria.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a cost to join the Coalition?+

Membership is offered without a participation fee. Institutions cover their own costs of participating in convenings unless otherwise arranged.

Who can apply?+

Government policy teams, research institutions, civil society organizations, universities, and regional or multilateral bodies working on AI governance in the Global South.

Does joining commit my organization to a specific policy position?+

No. Joint statements are issued only where member interests genuinely align, and members are not bound to positions they have not agreed to.

How long does the review process take?+

Review timelines vary depending on application volume and institutional fit. Applicants are updated on status once review is complete.