BoG Governor urges IMF to boost support for Africa’s AI capabilities as Ghana courts investors in Thailand
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, is calling on the International Monetary Fund to scale up support for Africa’s artificial intelligence capabilities, cybersecurity and digital infrastructure to accelerate economic transformation across the continent.
Dr. Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, is urging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bolster support for Africa's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure. This appeal was made during the 2026 African Caucus Meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, alongside IMF Managing Director, where gaps in regulatory capacity, financing, and infrastructure were highlighted as significant constraints to Africa's safe and inclusive adoption of AI.
Dr. Asiama urged the IMF to provide tailored technical assistance to bolster Africa's regulatory framework. He also called for the IMF to strengthen Africa's voice in global digital standards and to integrate AI-related risks and opportunities into the Fund's economic surveillance and financial sector assessments. In addition, Dr. Asiama advocated for affordable financing to establish secure digital public infrastructure and called for a deeper analysis of AI's implications for productivity, employment, and financial stability.
Ghana is leveraging the upcoming IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Thailand to attract investment and secure beneficial agreements with development partners. The Ministry of Finance and the Bank of Ghana are scheduled to hold joint and separate briefings with investors to detail developments within the Ghanaian economy. These engagements are part of broader efforts to bolster investor confidence and mobilize support for Ghana's economic development.
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