Ghana is positioning itself to become Africa’s leading hub for Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Sam Nartey George, has said.
He made the remarks at the official launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in Accra on Friday, April 24. The initiative is aimed at providing a comprehensive framework to guide the development, deployment, and regulation of AI systems across key sectors of the economy.
The strategy is expected to outline policies to drive innovation while ensuring ethical standards, data protection, and inclusive access to technology.
Addressing stakeholders at the event, Mr George called for strong collaboration between government institutions, private sector players, academia, and the public to realise the country’s AI ambitions.
He noted that artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day tool transforming industries such as healthcare, education, agriculture, finance, and governance.
“I trust that the judiciary will guide our ethical and legal application of artificial intelligence. Ghana stands capable and ready of leading and becoming Africa’s AI hub by strengthening collaboration between government, industry, academia and citizens. We will build a Ghana that owns its future in the age of intelligence,” he said.
Artificial Intelligence involves the development of computer systems capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, including learning, problem-solving, decision-making, and language understanding.
Globally, AI is being deployed to improve efficiency, enhance productivity, and unlock new economic opportunities.
The National AI Strategy is expected to prioritise capacity building by promoting STEM education, supporting research institutions, and encouraging innovation hubs to develop local solutions tailored to Ghana’s needs.