14/03/2026
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations held a stakeholder consultation with private sector representatives and civil society to validate Ghana’s UNESCO Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Methodology (AI-RAM) with funding from the EU. The Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry was ably represented by the Project Officer, Engr. Emile Kofi Bosiako Ofori.
The meeting took place at the Ministry’s conference room in Accra on March 12, 2026, bringing together private sector actors to assess Ghana’s readiness to adopt and govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a responsible and ethical manner.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director for Innovation at the Ministry, Emmanuel Ofori, said while AI offers major opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, education and public service delivery, it also presents risks that must be carefully managed.
According to him, the readiness assessment will evaluate key areas including policy and regulatory frameworks, institutional capacity, digital infrastructure, data governance systems and ethical safeguards required to ensure AI technologies deliver benefits to society.
Mr. Ofori also emphasized the critical role of the private sector in advancing AI development, noting that universities and research institutions contribute through research, innovation, skills development and the critical analysis of emerging technologies.
A representative from UNESCO, Mr Carl Ampah on behalf of Mr Edmond Moukala noted that the engagement was not only about reviewing frameworks and reports but also about ensuring that voices from the private sector and civil society are incorporated into Ghana’s AI development agenda. The representative stressed that the goal is to ensure the country’s approach to AI reflects its unique context, aspirations and values while building an ecosystem that is ethical, inclusive and sustainable.
Presenting key findings from the draft report, Jerry John Kponyo of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology explained that the readiness assessment evaluates Ghana’s institutional, legal, social, scientific and economic preparedness to implement the UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence.
He noted that although Ghana has made significant progress in digital adoption and ICT growth, the country currently lacks binding AI-specific regulations and comprehensive data governance frameworks to guide the responsible deployment of AI technologies.
The consultation forms part of a broader series of engagements involving government institutions, academia, private sector organizations and industry players. Inputs gathered from these consultations will contribute to Ghana’s national AI readiness assessment report, which will guide recommendations aimed at strengthening the country’s AI governance and development framework. (Acknowledgement: MoCDTI)
