Publications

Date: April 2026

Published by:  Asociación Mexicana de Restaurantes (AMR)

Article available in Spanish.

The article explores how artificial intelligence is transforming Mexico’s restaurant industry, from operational efficiency to customer experience, while emphasizing the need for responsible adoption and human-centered innovation. 

Date: February 2026

Published by:  UNESCO

Authors: Lucía Trochez and Edgar Aparicio, Senior PIT Policy Lab Consultants.

Document available in Spanish.

Guanajuato’s AI Roadmap is a collaborative guide to strengthen the state’s AI ecosystem and advance fair, transparent, people-centered adoption aligned with UNESCO’s Ethics of AI principles.​ 

The roadmap groups recommendations into five pillars: AI talent and skills, digital literacy and lifelong learning, legal and regulatory frameworks, public awareness of AI impacts, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

Date: January 2026

Published by:  World Scientific

Document available in English.

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This book brings together practical and research-based perspectives on digital transformation in government, highlighting experiences, challenges, and best practices for modernizing public sector institutions through technology and innovation.

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Featured chapter (PIT Policy Lab):
“Democratizing the Field of Public Interest Technology: Three Technology Projects in Digital Transformation in Mexico”
Authors: Cristina Martinez Pinto, Lucia Tróchez Ardila, and Alejandra Glia Sánchez

Date: October 2025

Published by: Athena Infonomics and ​the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research
Commissioning Centre (RCC). PIT Policy Lab contributed to the regional LAC analysis.

Document available in English.

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The report focuses on examining the current state, potential, and challenges of AI adoption in agriculture, with particular emphasis on low- and middle-income countries (L&MICs). It explores AI’s applications across the agricultural value chain ranging from crop

production and pest detection to predictive analytics and climate-smart solutions while assessing its effectiveness, ethical considerations, and equity implications.

Date: October 2025

Coordinated by: David Gómez-Álvarez y César Rentería. Chapter 14 by Cristina Martínez Pinto and Alejandra González.

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The book examines how public innovation labs are redefining government management in Latin America by promoting creative, collaborative, and citizen-centered solutions. Chapter 14 provides an overview of learnings based on PIT Policy Lab's experience.

Date: December 2024

Published by: Microsoft, The Stimson Center and CAF. Authored by Cristina Martinez and Jean García Periche.

Document available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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This publication explores how AI can be crucial for sustainable development, showcasing case studies and its strategic application in key sectors to address urgent challenges. 

Date: October 2024

Published by: INAI

Document available in Spanish.

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Collection of articles related to the construction and use of open data as a statistical and informational tool for analysis,, which help to promote transparency and citizen participation.

Date: February 2024

Published by: PIT Policy Lab.

Document available in Spanish.

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Second iteration of the Index with a thoroughly revised methodology that measures the degree of openness of data related to advance the fight against corruption in 7 state governments of Mexico.

Date: July 2023

Published by: USAID, Digital Frontiers, DAI, Athena Infonomics, Itad, WINDt and PIT Policy Lab.

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This spreadsheet allows users to generate a spider diagram for a better visual illustration of the most/less developed areas for ethical AI deployment in different situations and contexts. Developed in the context of the Equitable AI initiative.

Date: June 2023

Published by: British Embassy in Mexico and PIT Policy Lab.

Document available in Spanish.

This document guides municipal governments on the design of digital transformation projects, addressing the key elements to consider when investing in technology and data. It provides insights into best practices and strategies for effective digital transformation. Developed in the context of the Digital & Tech Evangelisation for GovTech project.

Date: August 2022

Published by: PIT Policy Lab

Document available in Spanish.

In Fall 2021, PIT Policy Lab partnered with the McCourt School to create an index to assess how Mexico’s 32 state governments have published open data related to anti-corruption. A prototype of the Index was developed using a subset of 7 states. This report includes the methodology and results of the Open Data for Anti-corruption State Index, Prototype Version. 

Date: November 2021

Published by: PIT Policy Lab in collaboration with PNUD Mexico, Facebook, UNAM Civic Innovation Lab, 50+1, and EMANT Consultants. 

Document available in Spanish.

This quantitative research project analyzed official Facebook pages of candidates running for governorships in the 2021 Elections in Mexico, in search for gendered-based political violence. Based on the main findings, we extended a series of recommendations to empower female candidates, for electoral authorities, political parties, as well as for digital platforms. 

Date: July 2021
Published by: PIT Policy Lab

Commissioned by: Laboratorio para la Ciudad in 2018. 

Document available in Spanish.

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This report conceptually explores the field of Civic Technology, identifies emblematic experiences at a global level, recounts the experiences and learnings of the Mexico City case (2011-2018), and offers recommendations for the community of practice.

Date: March 2026

Published by:  Punto Dorsal, IEEE NL

Authors:  Cristina Martínez Pinto.

Article available in Spanish.

The article examines how algorithms and digital platforms are reshaping democracy by influencing public discourse and collective decision-making. It also highlights the need for technology governance frameworks that protect transparency, deliberation, and civic participation.

Date: January 2026

Published by:  PIT Policy Lab

Authors: Cristina Martínez Pinto and Alejandra Glía Sánchez 

Document available in English and Spanish.

​​This Executive Summary offers a concise overview of our first five years (2021–2025) advancing Public Interest Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean. It introduces why PIT matters now, outlines our methodological model and workstreams, and highlights the lasting institutional and ecosystem changes we aim to strengthen through our projects and partnerships. 

Date: December 2025

Published by:  Rankmi

Magazine available in Spanish.

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In this launch edition, Cristina Martínez Pinto talks about what it means to be a public interest technology professional and the work we do at PIT Policy Lab, where people are at the center of technology policy development.

Date: October 2025

Published by: Athena Infonomics and ​the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research
Commissioning Centre (RCC). Developed by PIT Policy Lab 

Document available in Spanish.

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The report highlights how artificial intelligence is reshaping agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean through sensors, predictive models, and digital tools that enhance productivity and farm management. Agtech startups and public-private partnerships are driving adoption, with Brazil and Argentina leading the ecosystem. Yet significant gaps remain, including limited rural connectivity, gender digital divides, and the lack of AI governance frameworks.

Date: May 2025
Published by: Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy
Authors: Rodrigo Ferreira, Armando Guio Español, Cristina Martínez Pinto, César A. Uribe
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This report summarizes the main discussions and recommendations from the symposium held on February 6, 2025, organized by Rice University’s Baker Institute as part of its new research line on “AI and Governance.”

Date: November 2024

Published by: IRI + International Working Group.

Document available in English.

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This white paper intends to help fill

knowledge gaps in better understanding generative AI, providing analysis of the risks, challenges and opportunities for GenAI and democracy for governments and civil society

stakeholders around the world.

Date: June 2024

Published by: Eon Institute, PIT Policy Lab, and British Embassy in Mexico, in partnership with C Minds.

Document available in Spanish.

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Summary of actionable policy recommendations to harness responsible AI, informed by six roundtables with leaders from the Mexican ecosystem.

Date: December 2023

Published by: UNESCO and PIT Policy Lab.

Document available in Spanish.

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This pioneering report reviews the challenges to developing an ethical and fair AI that incorporates the perspectives, contexts and needs of indigenous peoples, with a focus on the Latin America and the Caribbean region.

Date: July 2023

Published by: USAID, Digital Frontiers, DAI, Athena Infonomics, Itad, WINDt and PIT Policy Lab.

Tool for policymakers and technical teams preparing to deploy or already deploying AI systems. The document seeks to inform policymakers on starting points for building ethical AI systems, as well as prompt technical experts to reflect on whether the right ethical guardrails are in place for an AI-based approach. Developed in the context of the Equitable AI initiative.

Date: February 2023

Published by: PIT Policy Lab, Northeastern Civic AI Lab, UNAM Civic Innovation Lab and Puentech Lab.

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Diagnostic, policy recommendations and smart tools for women's empowerment within the framework of the Incubating Feminist AI project.

Date: November 2021

Published by: Proyecto GuIA by CETyS & Centro Latam Digital. In collaboration with IDB's fAIr LAC.

Document available in Spanish.

This study reviews the concept of responsible use of technology, presenting a balance of the models based on ethics and human rights for their governance,  Publications and examples of tools implemented by big tech companies in the Global North are reviewed, as well as good practices and examples implemented by the private sector in Latin America an the Caribbean. It concludes by reflecting on the challenges the region faces towards the future. 

Date: September 2021

Published by: AWS Institute

Translated to Spanish by: PIT Policy Lab. 

Original publication in English.

Examples of how cloud-based technology is helping scientists and policymakers make better decisions to combat climate change.

Date: June 2021

Authors: Saiph Savage & Cristina Martínez Pinto

Published by: Day One Project

Document available in English.

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To foresee future disinformation attacks and safeguard democracy, a funded one-year pilot of a National Cloud for Disinformation Research (NCDR) is proposed. The NCDR will benefit the U.S. federal government by providing access to data and computational resources needed to combat the threats and harms of disinformation.

Date: February 2026

Published by:  UNESCO

Authors:  Adya Danaditya, Jose Antonio Guridi Bustos, Shazade Jameson, and Cristina Martínez Pinto.

Document available in English.

UNESCO’s brief “Context Matters: Localising UNESCO’s Readiness Assessment Methodology” explains why national AI readiness assessments often miss local realities, and proposes “Local RAMs” to better connect national policy with on-the-ground implementation. It highlights how AI readiness can differ within a country due to governance, culture, language, and capacity, and recommends focusing on practical levers rather than national “sovereign” indicators that do not translate locally.

Date: January 2026

Published by:  PIT Policy Lab

Authors: Cristina Martínez Pinto and Alejandra Glía Sánchez 

Document available in English and Spanish.

PIT Policy Lab’s Five-Year Special Edition highlights our work strengthening technology governance in Latin America and the Caribbean from 2021–2025. It brings together our methodology, key projects, and ecosystem voices to show how public-interest approaches to AI, data, and digital transformation can drive more inclusive and accountable institutions

Date: November 2025

Published by:  CAF & Microsoft

Document available in English and Spanish.

Authors: Stimson Fellows Natalia González Alarcón and Cristina Martínez Pinto.

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This publication examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping the energy sector, highlighting opportunities and challenges. With a focus on Latin America and the Caribbean, it identifies key trends, such as green energy innovation and the expansion of digital infrastructure, and offers policy recommendations to ensure AI supports a transparent, community-centered, and climate-aligned energy transition.

Date: October 2025

Published by: Athena Infonomics and ​the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Research
Commissioning Centre (RCC). Developed by PIT Policy Lab 

Document available in Spanish.

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The SciCrop case in Brazil illustrates how an AI-powered precision agriculture platform can significantly improve productivity and sustainability in the agri-food sector. SciCrop integrates climate, satellite, and sensor data to provide real-time decision support on crops, soils, and irrigation, helping farmers and agribusinesses optimize resources and reduce risks. 

Date: April 2025

Published by: Microsoft and CAF. Authored by Cristina Martínez Pinto and Luz Elena González,

Document available in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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This report documents the National Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (ANIA) in Mexico as a use case and replicable model for AI governance in the LAC region. It outlines learnings together with a series of policy recommendations.

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Date: October 2024

Published by: UNESCO

Document available in English.

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The primary motivation for this study lies in the realization that, despite progress in technology and AI, women remain significantly underrepresented in its development and leadership, particularly in the field of AI. 

Date: March 2024

Published by: La Ley

Document available in Spanish.

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Read Eleonora Lamm, Natalia González and Cristina Martínez Pinto's contribution with the article "The gender impacts on AI."

Date: July 2023

Published by: USAID, DAI, Athena Infonomics, Itad, WINDt and PIT Policy Lab.

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Aiming towards a more equitable and responsible use of AI, this report presents a series of actionable policy recommendations to mitigate biases and to mainstream gender perspective within AI projects. Developed in the context of the Equitable AI initiative.

Date: July 2023

Published by: USAID, Digital Frontiers, DAI, Athena Infonomics, Itad, WINDt and PIT Policy Lab.

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This Guide presents a broad overview of what AI is, the ethical concerns it creates, and how they can be addressed at national, sub-national, and municipal levels. To illustrate ethics concerns, the guide presents several case studies and provocative questions that allow decision-makers to reflect on the responsible use of AI in government systems. Developed in the context of the Equitable AI initiative.

Date: December 2022

Published by: PIT Policy Lab and Secretary of Innovation, Science and Technology of Jalisco.

Document available in Spanish.

This paper was written as part of the REDi Turismo Innova program. Arturo Constantini and Tatiana Télles, PIT Policy Lab consultants, offer recommendations towards the creation of a Smart Destination model for Jalisco and a situational diagnosis on the gender gap in the tourism sector.

Date: March 2022

Published by: All Tech Is Human

Translated to Spanish by: PIT Policy Lab. 

Original publication in English.

This report features a diverse range of 42 interviews and was developed with 100 collaborators from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. The report proposes a holistic, collective approach to improving social media that includes more voices and perspectives in the process.

Date: August 2021

Published by: EON Resilience Lab by C Minds, IMJU and the Municipality of León, Guanajuato, in collaboration with PIT Policy Lab.

Document available in Spanish.

This report explores policies and actions to address social and technological change associated with the Future of Work in a post-pandemic context, offering a roadmap with recommendations to promote employability and enable entrepreneurship of young people from León, Guanajuato, Mexico.