Ghana's Cabinet has approved $250 million to establish a national AI computer centre.

Ghana has taken a major step toward strengthening its digital economy, following Cabinet approval of a $250 million investment to establish a national artificial intelligence (AI) computing centre aimed at accelerating innovation across key sectors.

Announced by Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the initiative is designed to position Ghana as a leading hub for responsible AI development in Africa. The proposed centre will support research, development, and deployment of AI technologies across industries including agriculture, healthcare, education, and financial services.

The announcement was made during a national stakeholder engagement on Ghana’s AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) report, held in Accra in collaboration with UNESCO and funded by the European Union. The engagement forms part of broader efforts to assess the country’s preparedness for AI adoption and guide policy direction.

Source: Tech Africa