Algorithms and Terrorism: The Malicious Use of AI for Terrorist Purposes

Scaling innovation for children needs more than just creativity – it requires a structured, evidence-based approach. The 5-Dimensional (5D) Innovation Framework, developed by the UNICEF Office of Innovation, ensures that solutions are rigorously assessed across key areas essential for successful scaling: innovation, business model, impact, scalability and risk. It helps decision-makers formulate strategic choices, increasing the likelihood of successful scaling, and provides an objective basis for discontinuing support for an innovation when necessary.

This paper presents an operating model for integrating BeSci throughout the program cycle (diagnose, design, test, scale, monitor, and evaluate), supported by a methods toolkit and guidance for rapid learning using administrative and survey data (both digital and manual). It also outlines safeguards for responsible implementation, including a human rights-based approach, transparency and accountability, inclusion and accessibility by design, and evaluation standards proportionate to risk, scale, and potential harm.

This event explores the role of investments and technology transfer as driver for economic development in Europe and Africa.