The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has outlined a bold vision for transforming Ghana into a leading artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Africa, as he welcomed a delegation from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Ghana for stakeholder engagement in Accra.
The meeting, which formed part of ongoing stakeholder consultations, explored strategic areas for collaboration, particularly in advancing the implementation of Ghana’s newly launched National AI Strategy.
Speaking during the engagement, the Minister emphasized that the Ministry has undergone significant restructuring to position itself as a facilitating institution for the entire government, ensuring that technology drives all sectors of national development. He noted that the evolving digital landscape requires stronger partnerships with private sector actors such as PwC to unlock innovation and scale solutions.
A key highlight of the discussion was the identification of priority sectors under the AI Strategy, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and governance systems.
According to him, these areas are critical to addressing food security, bridging healthcare access gaps through telemedicine, reducing educational inequalities, and strengthening public sector efficiency.
Hon. George further revealed that Cabinet has approved $250 million to support the development of national compute infrastructure and AI-driven applications.
The investment, he noted, was expected to provide innovators and academic institutions with affordable access to high-performance computing resources.
On financing innovation, Hon. George underscored the need for patient capital, noting that traditional banking systems often fail to support startups due to rigid lending benchmarks. He outlined plans for a government-backed innovation fund structured as a revolving investment mechanism, designed to de-risk private sector participation and attract venture capital into Ghana’s tech ecosystem.
He also highlighted ongoing legislative reforms aimed at repositioning key agencies as fully-fledged regulators and establishing innovation sandboxes to support emerging sectors such as fintech, healthtech, and agritech.
The PwC delegation , led by the Country Senior Partner, Mr. Vish Ashiagbor, welcomed the Minister’s vision and expressed strong interest in partnering with the Ministry, particularly in AI deployment, digital advisory services, and capacity building. The firm also indicated its readiness to support efforts to connect startups with private capital and scale innovative solutions across the continent.
Both parties agreed on the importance of sustained collaboration to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, with a shared commitment to fostering innovation, enhancing regulatory frameworks, and driving inclusive economic growth.
The meeting concluded with a mutual understanding to deepen engagement in the coming months, as government finalizes its legislative framework and prepares for the operationalization of key initiatives under the AI Strategy.
In attendance were Richard Wogodo, Senior Manager (Technology Consulting) and Winfred King, a partner with PwC.
Source : www. techafricanews.com
