Ghana’s Ministry of Communications and Digitization has officially launched the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS) for 2023-2033.
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Led by the Ministry of Communications and Digitization, in partnership with Smart Africa, GIZ FAIR Forward and The Future Society, this ambitious strategy aims to harness AI for inclusive growth and establish Ghana as a pioneer in AI leadership in all over Africa.
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NAIS envisions a transformed society by 2033, where artificial intelligence empowers people, government, business and systems, fostering inclusive social and economic development. Building on existing digital policies and aligning key stakeholders, the strategy lays the foundations for a strong AI ecosystem in Ghana.
A comprehensive diagnostic assessment of Ghana’s AI ecosystem highlights significant opportunities and challenges. To address these, the strategy is based on eight fundamental pillars:
- Expanding AI training: Annual skills gap assessments and the ‘AI Ready Ghana’ program will boost AI education and training.
- Empowering Youth for AI Jobs: Initiatives such as remote AI jobs, tax incentives for startups, and continuing education programs aim to prepare young people for the AI-driven job market.
- Digital Infrastructure Deepening: The strategy emphasizes revising digital policies, partnering with cloud providers and incentivizing AI businesses.
- Facilitating data access and governance: Enforcing data governance policies and promoting ethical AI practices are critical to a sustainable AI ecosystem.
- Curating a robust AI ecosystem: Building a vibrant AI community and creating innovation hubs will foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Accelerating AI adoption: Investments in AI pilot projects and clear intellectual property laws will drive AI adoption in key sectors.
- Investment in Applied AI Research: Research initiatives in climate-smart agriculture and the creation of an NLP Center of Excellence are among the key objectives.
- Driving AI adoption in the public sector: Enhancing access for AI start-ups to public procurement and training civil servants in AI will lead to the integration of AI into public services.
The strategy emphasizes the importance of a Responsible AI Office, to be established within the first year, to lead and coordinate implementation efforts. This office will ensure that AI development in Ghana is responsible, inclusive and sustainable.
You can read the full strategy below.
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