# IDB Flags Public-Sector GenAI Governance Needs

An Inter-American Development Bank survey of 3,193 public officials across 19 Latin American and Caribbean countries found substantial self-reported generative-AI use, while respondents also reported uncertainty about workplace rules, skills, privacy, security, and tool costs. The survey was self-selected and explicitly non-representative, so it is an early indicator rather than evidence of regionwide adoption or improved public services. It identifies no active solicitation or contract, but points to potential future public-sector needs in AI governance and implementation support.

- Public agencies may need support developing AI-use policies, workforce training, data safeguards, and methods to evaluate AI tools.
- Contractors offering AI governance, privacy and security expertise, training, or evaluation services can use the findings as market context, not as confirmation of funded demand or a current opportunity.
- Procurement teams should distinguish demonstrated agency requirements and funding from survey-reported interest when shaping acquisition plans.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)
- Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

### Sources
- [IDB Survey Finds GenAI Use Outrunning Public-Sector Rules](https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/news/idb-survey-finds-public-servants-use-ai-faster-than-rules) - https://streamlinefeed.co.ke/