Ghana has officially launched a national artificial intelligence strategy aimed at positioning the country as a regional AI hub in West Africa. The strategy outlines plan to expand AI research, strengthen digital infrastructure and promote innovation within sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and financial services. Ghana’s government believes artificial intelligence technologies could help accelerate economic development while improving public services. The strategy also emphasizes the importance of building a skilled workforce capable of developing machine-learning technologies locally. Universities and research institutions will play a central role in implementing the plan through expanded training programs in data science and AI engineering. Policymakers say Ghana intends to collaborate with international technology companies and research institutions to accelerate AI development while maintaining strong data governance frameworks.
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