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What Ghana’s AI Policy Could Learn from Rwanda, Senegal, and Egypt

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Ghana Cannot Afford to Delay: Lessons from Rwanda, Senegal, and Egypt for a National AI Policy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant aspiration.
It is fast becoming the most critical driver of productivity, competitiveness, and governance transformation.
The African Union estimates that AI and other Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies could add $1.3 trillion to Africa’s GDP by 2030 (PwC, 2022).
Yet, as this opportunity emerges, African nations are not moving at the same speed.
Ghana has pockets of excellence—research groups, private sector pilots, and enthusiastic startups—but it has no comprehensive, resourced national AI strategy.
This is not just a gap. It is a risk.
As the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation, NITA, and other stakeholders begin conversations about a future AI policy, Ghana has an opportunity to learn from the deliberate and well-funded strategies of three African peers: Rwanda, Senegal, and Egypt.

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Building In-House AI Capacity in Banking: A Director’s Guide to What to Hire and How to Hire

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Building In-House AI Capacity in Banking: A Director’s Guide to What to Hire and How to Hire
Why Build AI Capacity Internally?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a future concept — it is reshaping banking today. From detecting fraud in real-time to helping customers get faster loan decisions, AI has the potential to significantly increase efficiency, improve risk management, and enhance customer experience.
However, relying solely on outside vendors means you:
• May not fully own your data insights.
• Lose flexibility in tailoring solutions to your unique needs.
• Risk exposing sensitive customer data.
Building internal AI capacity allows the bank to:
• Control and secure its most valuable asset — customer and operational data.
• Develop models and systems that are custom-fit to the bank’s goals and compliance environment.
• Respond quickly to changing regulatory demands and market conditions.

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Team led by Ethel Cofie Develops Ghana’s First AI Curriculum for Technical Universities – Shaping the Future of AI Education in Ghana

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n Ghana’s educational system landscape, a transformative journey is unfolding. The Commission for Vocational and Technical Education, an agency under the Ministry of Education, is spearheading an ambitious initiative to develop the nation’s first curriculum for Artificial Intelligence (AI) tailored specifically for programs in technical universities. This groundbreaking endeavor is set to equip students with the practical knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the fast-evolving AI industry, fostering a generation of innovators poised to lead Ghana into a new era of technological advancement.

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AI for Africa: The What’s, How’s and When’s

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AI is projected to add a staggering $2.9 trillion to Africa’s economy by 2030, increasing the annual Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by three percent. Despite Africa’s immense potential, it currently represents only 2.5% of the global AI market, underscoring the need for increased investment and development in this field.

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Practical Steps to Staying Ahead of the curve: Future-Proofing Your Job for AI

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Industries heavily reliant on data analysis, automation, and repetitive tasks experience the most significant impact from AI. Sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, logistics, customer service, and administrative support have witnessed significant transformations already due to AI-driven technologies. For instance, self-driving cars have disrupted the transportation industry, and chatbots have revolutionized customer suppor

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