Editorial: Ghana's AI Strategy Must Move From Promise To Practicality
Ghana launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2025-2035) last Friday in Accra. President John Dramani Mahama declared that Ghana would pursue a human-centred approach to AI development, "insisting that technology must enhance human capabilities rather than diminish human dignity."
The strategy covers education and training, youth empowerment, digital infrastructure, data governance, public sector reform, research, sectoral adoption and ethical oversight. It envisions AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, education, transport and public administration. The strategy also proposes large-scale skills development programmes such as the One Million Coders initiative, a Responsible AI Authority and a national fund to support start-ups and research. The Ghana Education Service has been tasked to revise the national curriculum to prepare students for the artificial intelligence era, with greater emphasis on digital skills, innovation and problem-solving.
The real test begins now. Curriculum reform must move beyond rhetoric into practical changes in classrooms, teacher training colleges and universities.
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Ghana has launched a National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, signalling its intent to actively participate in designing and deploying AI for national development. The strategy's scope is impressive, covering many sectors - but its success hinges on addressing digital infrastructure and energy security.
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