Ghana’s final National AI Strategy was officially unveiled in Accra in late September 2025 during the ENJOY AI 2025 African Open event. The strategy lays out Ghana’s framework for deploying AI across priority sectors including health, education, agriculture, and public administration, while promoting ethics, inclusion, and digital sovereignty. The government has set an ambition to make Ghana the AI hub of Africa. President Mahama issued a directive for government agencies to begin integrating AI tools into public sector operations by 2026. Ghana’s Ministry of Communications signed a 12-month MoU with MTN Ghana at Mobile World Congress 2025 focused on enhancing digital skills training for youth in AI, data governance, and cybersecurity. A One Million Coders Programme targeting digital and AI skills was announced alongside an Emerging Technologies Bill in draft form to regulate AI, blockchain, and robotics.
Who it affects: Public sector employees are the primary near-term target of the government integration directive. The One Million Coders Programme and MTN MoU target youth and the broader population. The strategy’s education pillar affects all education levels but through voluntary guidance rather than mandated curriculum.
What is notably missing: The Emerging Technologies Bill is in draft form and has not been enacted. There is no binding national AI curriculum mandate. The strategy is a policy document, not legislation. There is no requirement on private employers to train staff, no minimum standard for AI literacy in schools, and no named regulatory body with enforcement powers over AI obligations. Infrastructure gaps and digital literacy deficits are identified as key barriers.