Govt Deepens AI Integration Drive to Boost Productivity and Transform Economy
The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations is stepping up efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into public sector operations, as part of a broader strategy to enhance productivity and accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.
This formed the focus of discussions at the National AI Expert Training Programme held in Akuse in the Eastern Region from March 16 to March 20, 2026. The programme brought together public sector leaders to strengthen capacity for the responsible adoption and application of AI in governance and service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of Presidential Adviser Augustus O. Tanoh, Administrator of the 24-Hour Economy Authority, Mr Louis Quarcoo highlighted the growing relevance of AI in improving institutional effectiveness and decision-making processes.
He stressed that AI should be seen as a complementary tool rather than a replacement for human input.
AI is not magic, and it is not a substitute for human capability, he said, explaining that it equips institutions to think more clearly, act more coherently and respond more effectively to real-world challenges.
The push to adopt AI aligns with the government’s 24-Hour Economy Programme, which seeks to boost national productivity through improved coordination, increased output and stronger linkages across key sectors.
Within this framework, AI is expected to play a critical role in agriculture, particularly in areas such as irrigation planning, yield forecasting, aggregation and reducing post-harvest losses.
It is also projected to enhance logistics coordination, trade facilitation and customs operations, while improving the movement of goods across domestic and regional markets.
Mr Quarcoo, delivering Mr Tanoh’s remarks, further emphasised that AI should not be treated as a standalone initiative but as a cross-cutting capability embedded within national systems.
He noted that integrating intelligent systems with production, logistics, skills development, finance and market access would strengthen the foundations of the 24-Hour Economy.
He added that this alignment would position Ghana to accelerate its digital transformation agenda and maintain competitiveness in the global economy.
