Which country launched the first national AI reskilling fund?

The provided sources do not identify a specific country as having launched the "first" national AI reskilling fund. However, they do document several government initiatives that provide funding or support for workforce upskilling and reskilling in the context of AI and digital transitions.

The following table summarizes notable government-funded initiatives supporting workforce transitions:

FindingJurisdictionMetric/valueData vintageSource
Support for displaced steelworkers through upskillingBelgiumEUR 2.65 million2026OECD[1]
Workforce upskilling and reskilling fundIndonesiaRM 3 billion (approx. US$670 million)2026World Bank[2]
SkillsFuture Credit scheme for digital/AI literacySingaporeSGD 500 opening credit2025OECD[3]

Note: All sources are policy documents or reports published between 2025 and 2026.

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