AI strategy implementation begins, 240 civil servants trained
Ghana has begun implementing its10-year National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy with the training of 240 civil servants in AI literacy, Mr Samuel Nartey George has said. The post AI strategy implementation begins, 240 civil servants trained appeared first on Ghana Business News .
Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the commencement of Ghana's 10-year National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy, which includes the training of 240 civil servants in AI literacy. The capacity building program aims to equip public service workers with the skills necessary to utilize AI responsibly and effectively. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra, George revealed that in August, the Ministry collaborated with the National Communications Authority (NCA), Ghana International School (GIS), and Makers Place to organize a five-day AI robotics summer camp for 100 basic school students, with 40% of participants being girls.
The Minister emphasized that these initiatives demonstrate that Ghana's AI efforts extend beyond policy development and into practical applications. The strategy, approved by Cabinet in April 2026, consists of eight strategic pillars developed in partnership with international and local organizations such as GIZ Fair Forward, British High Commission, KNUST Responsible AI Lab, UNDP, and UNESCO.
Additionally, the Ministry worked with UNESCO and the European Union to publish Ghana's AI readiness assessment model in June, which assists in evaluating the country's preparedness to adopt and deploy AI technologies. The One Million Coders programme, launched as part of the broader digital transformation agenda, has registered 141,959 accounts, with nearly 30,000 learners actively engaged and 6,000 courses completed as of August 2, 2026.
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