Afghan Workforce AI Readiness Index (AWARI)

Empowering Afghanistan’s Workforce for the AI Era.

About AWARI

The Afghan Workforce AI Readiness Index (AWARI) is a national initiative by ERTEQA designed to assess, enhance, and accelerate Afghanistan’s readiness for the Artificial Intelligence revolution.

AWARI measures how prepared Afghan organizations, institutions, and professionals are to adopt, apply, and lead with AI-driven technologies — from digital literacy to data ethics, from AI integration in education to workforce adaptability in emerging industries.

This initiative bridges the gap between today’s skills and tomorrow’s opportunities, empowering Afghanistan’s workforce to thrive in a rapidly transforming global economy.

Vision

To position Afghanistan as a nation ready to participate, innovate, and lead responsibly in the global AI ecosystem.

Vision Statement:

“Building a future-ready Afghanistan where technology serves people, organizations, and progress.”

Mission

AWARI’s mission is to evaluate and strengthen Afghanistan’s human capital by developing a clear national picture of AI literacy, digital skills, and institutional preparedness — and by enabling action through training, policy guidance, and digital empowerment initiatives.

We aim to turn AI awareness into adoption and potential into performance.

Why AWARI Matters

Artificial Intelligence is not the future — it’s the present.
Countries across the world are redefining work, education, and governance through AI.
But readiness is the key.

AWARI helps Afghanistan understand and improve that readiness by:

⚙️ Measuring AI Preparedness — Assessing digital capacity and AI understanding across sectors.
🎓 Building AI Literacy — Promoting education and awareness programs nationwide.
💼 Empowering the Workforce — Helping youth, professionals, and institutions prepare for AI-driven jobs.
🧭 Guiding Policy & Investment — Providing data for government and private sector to shape the national AI roadmap.
🌐 Fostering Global Competitiveness — Elevating Afghanistan’s digital identity through readiness benchmarking.

What AWARI Evaluates

AWARI’s framework measures readiness across five major dimensions, aligned with international AI-readiness standards (OECD, UNESCO, World Bank):

Digital & Technical Skills Capacity
- Availability and level of ICT, coding, and analytical skills in the workforce.
AI Literacy & Awareness
- Understanding of AI concepts, ethics, applications, and risks across organizations and sectors.
Institutional & Organizational Readiness
- Adoption of AI tools, data systems, and automation within public and private institutions.
Policy, Governance & Ethics
- Existence of AI-related policies, digital transformation strategies, and data governance frameworks.
Innovation & Ecosystem Development
- AI startups, research initiatives, academic integration, and partnerships that foster AI innovation.

Each organization is scored across these indicators to create a national readiness map, updated annually.

Who Can Register

AWARI welcomes participation from:

Public Institutions & Ministries – to assess national policy and digital infrastructure readiness.
Private Companies & Startups – to measure digital maturity and AI adoption potential.
Educational Institutions – universities, technical institutes, and schools ready to integrate AI into learning.
Civil Society & NGOs – working in digital literacy, youth empowerment, or workforce development.
Donors & Development Partners – contributing to Afghanistan’s AI capacity building and innovation agenda.

If your organization is investing in technology, skills, or digital transformation — AWARI is where you benchmark your progress.

Registration & Assessment Process

Online Registration
Fill out the official AWARI registration form via the link below.
Institutional Assessment
Answer AI-readiness survey questions and upload relevant evidence or documents.
Evaluation
ERTEQA’s expert panel reviews submissions using a weighted scoring framework.
Readiness Certification
Participants receive a Readiness Report, Scorecard, and AI Readiness Certificate.
Improvement Pathways
Organizations are guided with recommendations for capacity-building and next steps.

The Benefits of Joining AWARI

📊 Get a verified AI Readiness Score for your organization.
🧠 Access training and capacity-building programs to improve your AI capability.
🏅 Earn national recognition for leadership in AI adoption.
🌍 Join Afghanistan’s digital transformation community and global innovation network.
📈 Shape the national AI strategy through evidence-based participation.

Powered by ERTEQA

AWARI is developed and managed by ERTEQA’s Technology, Research, and Education Divisions, uniting:

Digital transformation experts
AI & data specialists
Capacity-building professionals
Policy and governance advisors

Through its AI Literacy Programs, Digital Transformation Consulting, and Index Development Expertise, ERTEQA ensures AWARI is not only a measurement tool but a movement for real progress.

Get Ranked. Get Ready. Get Future-Proof.

AI isn’t replacing people — it’s redefining opportunity.
AWARI ensures Afghanistan’s workforce is ready, capable, and competitive in the global digital landscape.

📢 Join the movement. Register your organization today to assess and improve your AI readiness.

👉 Click Here to Register for AWARI