Ghana Scales Up AI Adoption to Boost Productivity and Economic Growth
The integration of AI is a central component of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme, which aims to increase national productivity through continuous economic activity and improved coordination across sectors.
The Government of Ghana is intensifying efforts to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) across public institutions as part of a broader strategy to boost productivity and drive economic transformation. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations and aligns with the country’s wider digital and economic development agenda.
The direction was highlighted during the National AI Expert Training Programme held in Akuse in the Eastern Region from March 16 to 20, 2026. The programme brought together public sector leaders to build capacity and strengthen understanding of how AI can be responsibly deployed in governance and service delivery. Key stakeholders emphasized the importance of using AI to enhance institutional efficiency, improve decision-making, and support national development goals.
Speaking on behalf of the Presidential Adviser, Augustus O. Tanoh, the Administrator at the 24hr Economy Authority, Louis Quarcoo, underscored the practical role of AI in strengthening governance systems. He noted that AI should be viewed as a supportive tool that enhances human capability, rather than replacing it, highlighting its potential to improve clarity, coordination, and responsiveness in public institutions.
The integration of AI is a central component of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy Programme, which aims to increase national productivity through continuous economic activity and improved coordination across sectors. Within this framework, AI is expected to play a key role in areas such as agriculture, logistics, trade facilitation, and customs processes, helping to improve efficiency and reduce losses across the value chain.
In agriculture, AI is anticipated to support irrigation management, yield modelling, and post-harvest systems, while also improving aggregation and reducing waste. In the logistics and trade sectors, it is expected to enhance the movement of goods, streamline operations, and strengthen both domestic and regional market systems.
Officials emphasized that AI should not be treated as an isolated initiative, but as a cross-cutting capability that supports interconnected systems within the broader economy. By linking intelligence systems to production, logistics, skills development, finance, and markets, the government aims to accelerate Ghana’s digital transformation and strengthen its competitiveness in the global economy.
