Ghana, Burkina Faso deepen cooperation on Human Capital and AI

Ghana and Burkina Faso are strengthening their collaboration across various areas, with a particular focus on human capital development and technology. This partnership was showcased at the 10th edition of HR CAFÉ 2026, an international conference that emphasized the theme "Shaping the Future of Work: Human Capital, Artificial Intelligence, and Administrative Cross-Learning between Ghana and Burkina Faso."

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo announced that the Ghanaian government is actively working on guidelines for social media and digital presence to regulate the online behavior of public institutions and government officials. "We are launching a social media and digital presence governance guidelines for all government institutions and all appointees. We want to set clear standards for official conduct online," she stated.

Additionally, the Ghanaian government is conducting a technical review of its digital governance and website guidelines as part of its efforts to enhance coordination among ministries and agencies.

On Burkina Faso's side, Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, H.E. David Kabré, highlighted the country's focus on industrialisation. He expressed interest in receiving technical and human resource support from Ghana, particularly in the realms of education and skills development. Kabré mentioned that Ghana's expertise in technical human resources offers Burkina Faso a valuable opportunity for collaboration in these areas.

"We are also working to get this exchange in terms of education, teacher exchange, student exchange, and also the technical human resource exchange," he emphasized.

The ambassador further stressed that this cooperation will bolster Burkina Faso's industrialisation goals while fostering stronger ties between the two nations.

Regarding artificial intelligence, Air Vice Marshal David Anetey Akrong, Commandant of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, emphasized the importance of balancing technological advancement with ethical considerations. He highlighted the dual nature of AI, noting that while it offers opportunities, it also comes with responsibilities.

Akrong called for safeguards in areas such as ethics, accountability, data protection, and responsible use of AI. He stressed that the aim should be to leverage technology to augment human capabilities and improve institutional effectiveness, rather than merely replacing human efforts with machines. The HR CAFÉ 2026 conference serves as a platform for the two countries to exchange experiences, deepen technical cooperation, and explore innovative methods for human capital development and the transformation of public-sector administrations.