Ghana is set to benefit from the training of 300,000 young people in artificial intelligence, biotechnology, modern agriculture, green transition technologies, and startups, following commitments secured at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Japan.
The initiative is expected to help Ghana build a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and supporting the country’s transition toward a technology-driven economy. The program will also be a cornerstone in addressing the growing demand for digital and scientific skills across Africa.
Technology adoption on the continent is expanding rapidly, with fintech, e-commerce, and agri-tech emerging as major growth areas. Dr. Eugene Frimpong, a data analytics and artificial intelligence expert,in an early comment on Ghana’s tech space has said that Ghana will need to secure more funding and increase its GDP spending on tech. An opportunity like this will also need to attract private-sector investment if it is to remain competitive.
Training however, is a critical first step, but sustained progress will require an enabling environment for tech entrepreneurship and stronger collaboration with investors. With other African countries moving quickly to attract global technology firms, Ghana cannot afford to lag behind.
The government’s strategy puts digital skills development as part of a broader plan to industrialize and diversify the economy. But private capital is expected to play a central role in financing the infrastructure, startups, and innovation ecosystems needed to absorb and retain the newly trained talent.
Ghana’s success in leveraging the the TICAD9 deal will depend on its ability to match the training with local job creation and partnerships that integrate technology into agriculture, manufacturing, and services.
