Record STMT-W32C63EAspirational

Opening Remarks Delivered by the Hon. Samuel Nartey George at the National AI Strategy Stakeholder Consultation Forum on 15th April 2025

OPENING REMARKS DELIVERED BY THE HON. SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE AT THE NATIONAL AI STRATEGY STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION FORUM ON 15TH APRIL 2025

Sermon or address State lawWestern Asia · GHproposed

Opening remarks delivered by Hon. Samuel Nartey George at the National AI Strategy Stakeholder Consultation Forum in Ghana on April 15, 2025. The address outlines Ghana's ambition to become the AI hub of Africa, anchored on four key priorities: data as a national asset, compute power infrastructure, talent development, and governance with real-world use cases. It also highlights the launch of the One Million Coders Program to equip youth with digital skills.

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Who issued it

Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies and InnovationGovernment (executive) · GH

Lead issuer

Legal forceAspirational

Under whose authorityState law

Judged fromfull text

Who it governs

General publicNational governmentCompaniesResearchers and academics

Stakeholders, industry leaders, academics, and citizens interested in Ghana's national digital policy and AI strategy.

Sectors

Cross-sector

What the document contains

What's covered

The document covers high-level strategic priorities for national AI adoption in Ghana, including data readiness, compute infrastructure, digital workforce training, and sector-specific use cases such as agriculture, healthcare, and education.

What's missing

The text lacks detailed technical standards, legal enforcement mechanisms, or specific regulatory frameworks for AI deployment.

Key takeaways

Ghana aims to establish itself as the leading AI hub of Africa.
The national AI strategy is built upon four foundational pillars: data assets, computing power, talent development, and ethical governance.
The One Million Coders Program launches on April 16, 2025, to build digital skills for the national workforce.
Data protection and open data frameworks will be developed in collaboration with the Data Protection Commission.

Principles it states

AI must be safe, transparent, and purpose driven.

Outline

· Introduction and welcoming remarks
· Ghana's ambition to become the AI Hub of Africa
· Priority 1: Data as a National Asset
· Priority 2: Compute Power and Infrastructure
· Priority 3: Talent Development and the One Million Coders Program
· Priority 4: Governance, Policy, and Real-World Use Cases
· Conclusion

Issued15 April 2025

Length1,142 words · 6 pages

FormatNot recorded

Scopenational

How it scores

Pending review

Each score is backed by a quote verified against the document text. Editorial review has not yet confirmed them.

Accountability

0/5

Clear responsibility for AI outcomes

opening remarks

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Dignity

3/5

Respect for the inherent worth of persons

ensure that AI becomes a force for prosperity, dignity, and opportunity for every Ghanaian.

opening remarks

screening score · 2026-10-23

Human Oversight

0/5

Humans remain in control of consequential decisions

opening remarks

screening score · 2026-10-23

Privacy

3/5

Protection of personal data and private life

We must confront complex questions around ethics, data privacy, governance, and inclusion.

opening remarks

screening score · 2026-10-23

Transparency

3/5

Openness about how AI systems work and are used

Artificial Intelligence must be safe, transparent, and purpose driven.

Governance, Policy, and Real-World Use Cases

screening score · 2026-10-23

Enforcement

0/5

Consequences and compliance mechanisms with real force

opening remarks

screening score · 2026-10-23

Topics

national_ai_strategy talent_development data_governance digital_infrastructure artificial_intelligence