The government of Ghana has approved a $250 million investment to establish a National Artificial Intelligence (AI) computing centre, marking a decisive shift toward infrastructure-led digital transformation and positioning the country as a regional hub for AI innovation.
Announced by Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations Minister Hon. Samuel Nartey George, the centre will support AI research, development, and deployment across key sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, and education.
The initiative forms part of a broader strategy to enhance Ghana’s digital capabilities, moving from a technology consumer to a producer of high-value digital services. The investment will provide the computing power and data infrastructure required for advanced AI applications, which are increasingly seen as critical to productivity, public service delivery, and private sector competitiveness.
Ghana plans to launch its National Artificial Intelligence Strategy later this month, establishing governance, ethical safeguards, and data protection standards to guide AI adoption. With mobile penetration exceeding 110% and a growing digital user base, the country has strong demand-side conditions, while the new centre addresses the supply-side requirements of computing infrastructure, data systems, and human capital.
