The Regional Government Council has approved, through Resolution no. 474/2026, the Strategic Plan for the Adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the Regional Public Administration (2026-2030). This measure, proposed by the Regional Office for Digital Compliance, Data Protection and Cybersecurity (GCPD), establishes the fundamental guidelines for the safe and responsible implementation of AI technologies in the regional public sector.
The plan's main objectives are:
The execution of this plan will be coordinated by the GCPD, in close coordination with the Regional Directorate of Informatics (DRI) and the Innovation and Modernization Agency of the Autonomous Region of Madeira, IP-RAM (AIM, IP-RAM), through a General Action Plan. The development of sectoral action plans will be reserved for exceptional situations, and must maintain full compliance with the approved strategic principles.
Fernando Manuel Tavares Martins Pimenta has successfully completed his probationary period in the Scientific Research career.
The Business Development Institute, IP-RAM, has rectified a competition notice for an intermediate management position.
The Regional Secretariat for Education, Science and Technology has formalized the renewal of service commissions for two division heads at the Institute for Qualification, IP-RAM.