Ghana’s Cabinet has approved a $250 million investment for the government to establish an AI computer center to support AI research, development, and deployment across key sectors.
This move is expected to boost Ghana’s tech innovation and position the country as a leading hub for responsible AI innovation in Africa.
The initiative is part of the president’s vision to drive Ghana’s digital economy, leveraging AI to transform key sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education.
Ghana’s mobile penetration exceeds 110%, with 38 million mobile subscriptions nationwide, providing a solid foundation for AI growth.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made this revelation at a National Stakeholder Engagement on Ghana’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Report held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Best Western Premier Hotel in Accra and convened by the Ministry in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) with funding by the European Union.
He further announced that Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy has received Cabinet approval and set to launch on the 24th of April 2026, describing the development as a milestone in the country’s digital policy journey.
According to him, the strategy would drive AI adoption across all sectors of the economy , from agriculture and healthcare to financial services, and, position Ghana as a leading hub for responsible AI innovation on the continent.
”Today marks a decisive step in Ghana’s path toward a responsible, innovative, and globally competitive Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem,” he stated.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George noted that the UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment Methodology, which forms the basis of the engagement, provides a framework for evaluating a country’s preparedness across governance, infrastructure, data ecosystems, research, economic readiness and ethical safeguards.
He said findings from the assessment would directly inform policy decisions and implementation planning.
He identified four priority areas: strengthening data governance systems, investing in AI research and computing infrastructure, expanding AI education and digital skills, and embedding ethical safeguards in deployment.
The Minister also situated Ghana’s AI ambitions within the broader African continental agenda, noting that the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, headquartered in Accra, places Ghana at the centre of the continent’s emerging digital trade ecosystem.
He called on researchers, startups, the private sector and civil society to move beyond observation to active participation — identifying partnerships, leading initiatives and proposing actionable ideas that can feed directly into implementation.
”The decisions and commitments we make today will have far-reaching implications and will shape Ghana’s technological future for decades to come,” he said.
The Director General of the Data Protection Commission (DPC), Dr Arnold Kavaarpuo, commended Ghana’s significant role in shaping ethical AI use without compromising cultural and institutional values.
Dr. Kavaarpuo, highlighted the Ministry’s efforts in bridging rural-urban divides and pledged the Commission’s commitment to processes ensuring efficient, stakeholder-driven AI integration.
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