BoG Governor urges IMF to boost Africa’s AI and digital capabilities

Dr. Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has called for increased support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to accelerate Africa's digital transformation. Speaking during the 2026 African Caucus Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, Dr. Asiama emphasized the need for coordinated action to address gaps in regulatory capacity, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and financing. He warned that without such action, the continent risks falling behind in the global artificial intelligence revolution.

According to MyJoyOnline Ghana and Joy Business, Dr. Asiama urged the IMF to provide practical assistance for developing systems related to AI governance, supervisory technology, and digital risk management. He also suggested that the IMF deepen its analysis of how AI and digital transformation link to macro-financial stability. Starr FM further noted that he called for affordable financing and stronger support for digital infrastructure and cybersecurity to aid the continent's digital progress.

3News reports that Dr. Asiama highlighted the strategic importance of digital sovereignty and the responsible use of AI for economic resilience and long-term development. While noting Africa's progress in digital identification, payments, and financial technology, he stressed that persistent gaps in various sectors continue to constrain the safe and inclusive use of these new technologies.

Brief written by urgent.news from Starr FM, 3News, MyJoyOnline Ghana, Joy Business — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.