Center of Digital Governance and Agentic Innovation
CMPO – CECOS CoLab
INTRODUCTION
The Center for Digital Governance and Agentic Innovation (CDGAI) at CECOS University, in collaboration with the Policy Office of the Chief Minister (CMPO), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, serves as a hub for research, policy advisory, and technology innovation. The center focuses on harnessing the power of AI, big data, and digital tools to reimagine governance, streamline citizen services, and enable responsive decision-making.
From developing custom Large Language Models for provincial needs to creating real-time dashboards, piloting AI chatbots, and establishing agentic frameworks for secure data governance, CDGAI bridges academia, government, and community stakeholders. The center also acts as a catalyst for capacity building through training programs, hackathons, and innovation challenges, empowering both government staff and the wider community to participate in shaping the digital future of governance.
To drive governance innovation through agentic AI, and data
To design, develop, and implement innovative digital governance solutions by integrating AI, Agentic, advanced analytics, and civic technology; to strengthen policy-making through actionable insights; and to build government capacity for sustained, inclusive, and technology-driven progress.
Establish a “Center for Digital Governance and Agentic Innovation (CDGAI)” at CECOS University as a data-based policy, research, and technology advisory unit supporting the CM Office in citizen-centric governance.
- Assist in the effective resolution of citizen complaints through technology interventions
- Visualize and analyze government data to support better decision-making
- Provide R&D inputs for smart governance tools, including custom LLMs and chatbots
- Evaluate existing government digital infrastructure and propose enhancements
- Develop and prototype model apps/services for different departments
- Enable real-time dashboards and KPIs tracking for government services
- Serve as a think tank for digital public policy and governance reform
Directors Message
Welcome to the Center for Digital Governance and Agentic Innovation.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, governance cannot rely on traditional models alone. Digital transformation—powered by Agentic AI and real-time data—is no longer optional; it is essential for responsive, transparent, and citizen-focused public services.
At CDGAI, we are committed to driving this transformation. Our collaborative work with the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is enabling groundbreaking initiatives, from AI-driven policy tools to advanced data visualization systems. We aim not only to solve immediate governance challenges but also to lay the foundation for sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready governance.
Whether you are a policymaker, researcher, technologist, or citizen, we invite you to join us in shaping a smarter, more connected future.
Dr. Maryam Mahsal Khan
Director CDGAI
Projects in the pipeline
The Center’s upcoming initiatives include preserving endangered languages such as Kailash and Chitral by leveraging NLP, NLU, speech-to-text, and conversational AI technologies; promoting agroforestry for carbon financing through tree-based farming systems; cultivating organic saffron in Chitral to support sustainable, high-value agriculture with environmental and socio-economic benefits; and monitoring KPK’s land use trends, including deforestation and urbanization, through advanced satellite-based digital repositories.
Center Services
The Center for Digital Governance and Agentic Innovation (CDGAI) empowers citizen-centric governance through cutting-edge technology, data analytics, and policy-driven research. We provide smart solutions for resolving public complaints, analyze government data to support informed decision-making, develop custom AI tools, enhance digital infrastructure, and deliver real-time dashboards for service monitoring. As a dedicated think tank, we design scalable, user-focused innovations that advance digital public policy and drive governance reform.
Team Members
Dr. Maryam Mahsal Khan
Director CDGAI
Engr. Sohaib Tanveer
Advisor CECOS
Engr. Waqar
Special Secretary to CM/COO CMPO
Dr. Naseer Ahmad
CECOS/CMPO Policy Advisor
Mr. Asad Khan
Manager CDGAI
Mr. Bilal
Internee CDGAI
Ms. Disha Santosh
Internee CDGAI
Mr. Shams Ul Arfeen
Internee CDGAI
