President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana will position itself as an active participant in shaping emerging technologies, rather than remaining a passive consumer.
He made the remarks on Friday, April 24, during the launch of Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, describing the initiative as a major step in the country’s digital transformation agenda.
According to the President, the strategy represents a clear commitment to building a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive nation.
“This is a significant milestone in our national journey towards a digitally empowered, innovation-driven and globally competitive Ghana.
“It is also a statement of intent that Ghana will not be just a passive consumer of technologies shaping the future but that we are going to be an active participant in designing, governing and deploying them for our national transformation,” he said.
President Mahama emphasised that the adoption of artificial intelligence must go beyond consumption and focus on local capacity, governance and innovation that aligns with Ghana’s development priorities.
The National AI Strategy is expected to guide policy direction, investment, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence across key sectors, as Ghana seeks to leverage technology to drive economic growth and improve public service delivery.
The launch signals government’s broader ambition to integrate advanced technologies into national development while ensuring that Ghana remains competitive in the rapidly evolving global digital landscape.
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