The American Chamber of Commerce in Ghana (AmCham Ghana) has called for stronger policy predictability and regulatory clarity to support investment in Ghana’s fast-growing digital economy, as stakeholders intensify discussions on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and technology-driven development.
The call was made during the Google Forum held in Accra, which brought together senior executives from Google Sub-Saharan Africa, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, and leaders from Ghana’s business and tech ecosystem.
Speaking at the forum, AmCham Ghana Chief Executive Officer Doris Kafui Afanyedey said investor confidence in the digital sector depends on what she described as “predictability and legal certainty, the bedrock of investor confidence,” adding that global technology firms require environments where “the rules of the road are clear” and aligned with international standards.
She commended ongoing government efforts to advance Ghana’s artificial intelligence agenda, describing the National AI Strategy as “forward-thinking leadership that attracts global investment,” and noted that it is helping to “put Ghana on the global radar.”
AmCham Ghana also expressed support for initiatives to expand digital skills development, including the One Million Coders programme, which was highlighted at the forum alongside updates on Google’s 100,000 Career Certificate scholarships.
The Chamber further stressed the importance of maintaining an open investment climate and preserving Ghana’s integration into global digital systems, warning against policy approaches that could create barriers to international technology participation or disrupt interoperability.
Afanyedey also noted that constructive engagement with regulators remains central to progress, describing the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation as “the most responsive ministry we have had to work with,” and emphasizing continued collaboration to “harmonise our regulatory framework to champion both innovation and investment.”
The forum also featured updates on Ghana’s digital development agenda, including refreshed Google Street View imagery and discussions on a proposed national AI cloud partnership aimed at strengthening digital public infrastructure and government capacity.
