The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation has held a stakeholder consultation meeting to validate Ghana’s UNESCO Artificial Intelligence Readiness Assessment Methodology (AI‑RAM) at the Ministry’s conference room on 11th March 2026
The engagement brought together members of academia to assess Ghana’s preparedness to adopt and govern Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically.
Speaking at the meeting, the Director for Innovation at the Ministry, Mr. Emmanuel Ofori, noted that while AI presents significant opportunities across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, finance, education and public service delivery, it also comes with risks that must be properly managed.
He explained that the assessment process will examine key areas including policy frameworks, institutional capacity, digital infrastructure, data governance systems and ethical safeguards needed to ensure AI benefits society.
Mr. Ofori emphasized the important role of academia in advancing AI development, noting that universities and research institutions contribute through research, innovation, skills development and critical analysis of emerging technologies.
UNESCO Representative indicated that today’s engagement was not just about frameworks and reports but about bringing together voices from academia to ensure that Ghana’s approach to AI reflects Ghana’s unique context, aspirations, and most importantly, the values as we lay the foundation for an AI ecosystem that is ethical, inclusive, and sustainable.
Presenting key findings from the draft report, Prof.Jerry John Kponyo from 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 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 series of stakeholder engagements involving government institutions, academia and industry players. Inputs gathered will contribute to Ghana’s national AI readiness assessment report, which will guide recommendations for strengthening the country’s AI governance and development framework.
