President John Dramani Mahama has proposed a Russia-Africa digital innovation and artificial intelligence programme to promote skills development, joint research and technology transfer.
Addressing the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, President Mahama said artificial intelligence was changing how economies produce, how governments serve and how people learn.
“Artificial intelligence is changing how economies produce, and how governments serve, and how people learn. Africa must help shape this transformation and develop the skills and infrastructures needed to benefit from it,” he said.
President Mahama said Ghana was seeking practical cooperation with Russia in applying artificial intelligence to agriculture, healthcare, education, municipal services, transport management, tax and revenue collection, and environmental monitoring.
He said Ghana was prepared to explore a Russia-Africa digital innovation and artificial intelligence programme that would bring together African universities, research institutions, businesses and public agencies.
According to the President, the proposed programme could support joint research, carefully assess pilot projects, promote skills development and facilitate technology transfer.
The proposal forms part of Ghana’s broader efforts to strengthen cooperation with Russia and ensure that African countries develop the skills and infrastructure needed to benefit from emerging technologies.
