UPDATE — NOVEMBER 2025: Since Ghana first announced plans in May 2025 to develop a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, the initiative has progressed to completion and is now entering implementation. The final National AI Strategy was officially unveiled in Accra in late September 2025 during the ENJOY AI 2025 African Open event, marking a major step forward in the country’s digital transformation agenda. The finalized strategy lays out Ghana’s framework for using AI across priority sectors—including health, education, agriculture, and public administration—while promoting ethics, inclusion, and digital sovereignty.
The government has also announced an Emerging Technologies Bill to regulate AI, blockchain, and robotics. The forthcoming legislation, currently in draft form, aims to establish ethical and data protection standards and reinforce accountability mechanisms for AI use. In tandem, President Mahama issued a directive for government agencies to begin integrating AI tools into public sector operations by 2026, aligning with national modernization goals.
International partnerships have deepened as well. Ghana’s Ministry for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation expanded collaboration with UNESCO and the British High Commission and led a study tour to the United Kingdom in September 2025 to benchmark governance frameworks. Youth and inclusion remain central to the agenda, with programs like Girls-in-ICT and the One Million Coders Program complementing the AI strategy to expand digital literacy and workforce readiness.
While experts have praised Ghana’s progress, they continue to flag infrastructure constraints and digital literacy gaps as key challenges. Overall, Ghana’s AI strategy has evolved from concept to policy reality—anchored by international collaboration, new regulatory planning, and a presidential directive ensuring nationwide adoption by 2026.
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Ghana Launches National AI Strategy Initiative to Drive Digital Transformation
Ghana has announced plans to develop a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy as part of a broader push to accelerate digital transformation and position itself as a regional tech leader. The initiative was unveiled recently in Accra by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, during a press briefing.
The strategy aims to guide the ethical, inclusive, and responsible deployment of AI technologies to support national development goals. “The Ministry has prioritized dialogue on Artificial Intelligence to fully assess its opportunities, security implications, and resource demands,” the Minister stated.
Key to the initiative is the digitization of Ghana’s essential data sets, which will serve as the foundation for training AI systems grounded in local knowledge and cultural nuances. “By anchoring AI development in our data, we are safeguarding digital sovereignty and building truly Ghanaian technologies in design and purpose,” George emphasized.
Strategic partnerships have been formed with international organizations including the British High Commission and UNESCO to support the development of the AI strategy and blueprint.
The national AI plan is part of a wider digital transformation agenda that includes legislative reforms aimed at modernizing outdated technology laws. George confirmed the Ministry is reviewing and redrafting laws to better support innovation, investment, and consumer protection.
The initiative will also complement other national digital efforts, such as the One Million Coders Program, which focuses on training youth in digital skills, and the forthcoming Ghana Innovation and Startup Bill to support tech entrepreneurship.
“This is a strategic effort to harness AI for economic growth while preserving our digital sovereignty in a rapidly advancing global tech landscape,” George said.
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