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The record holds 3 entries from Vanuatu, across 2 industries, led by Government & Public Sector, then Agriculture & Food. Last updated 29 Oct 2026.

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RegulationGovernment & Public SectorVanuatu17 Dec 2025

Digital Transformation Act No. 42 of 2025

Parliament of Vanuatu — Vanuatu now regulates AI regulation through a permit scheme: the Digital Transformation Act No. 42 of 2025 forces any firm supplying AI-powered tools to Ni-Vanuatu businesses or citizens to register under a new ICT category covering 'artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-related data services'. Parliament enacted the law in November 2025, handing the Department of Communications and Digital Transformation power to draft national AI policy frameworks and conduct compliance inspections. Non-compliant firms risk fines reaching Vt20 million.

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RegulationGovernment & Public SectorVanuatu2025-12

Vanuatu enacts Digital Transformation Act covering AI services

Government of Vanuatu — Vanuatu's Digital Transformation Act No. 42 of 2025, in force from 17 December 2025, applies Vanuatu AI regulation through a permit regime for ICT operators, carving out a distinct category for artificial intelligence and AI-linked data services. Oversight sits with the Department of Communications and Digital Transformation, which gains authority to draft national AI frameworks, while a newly formed National Digital Steering Committee vets major cybersecurity, ICT and AI strategies before they go to the Council of Ministers. The law reflects governance built through broader digital statutes rather than a standalone AI-specific act, with annual permits required of all providers, including artificial intelligence in government services.

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Agriculture & Food

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DeploymentAgriculture & FoodVanuatu17 Aug 2026

Vanuatu forestry officers use machine learning to map invasive plants

Vanuatu Department of Forestry — The Pacific Community (SPC) and Vanuatu's Department of Forestry built a machine learning model for invasive plant mapping, reaching around 97 per cent validated accuracy for species like big lif rop, Cordia alliodora and African tulip. Officers fed it over 3,000 field points via Digital Earth Pacific, using predictive modelling for invasive species to guide site selection and treatment trials from August 2026.

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