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October 22, 2026
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‘Ghana must not miss the AI train’ – Zipline Ghana Director
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Key Points
- Daniel Kwaku Merk of Zipline Ghana warns that Ghana cannot afford to miss the opportunities presented by artificial intelligence (AI).
- He stresses viewing technological disruption as an opportunity to unlock unforeseen possibilities, with full potential often realized only after implementation.
- Merk cautions that failing to seize AI opportunities could have long-term consequences for Ghana, potentially lasting for decades or centuries.
- To benefit from AI, Ghana needs to invest in digital infrastructure, relevant skills, and innovation, ensuring businesses and public institutions are equipped.
- Zipline's drone delivery serves as an example of practical technology application, suggesting AI's potential to improve public services and support economic development.
Why This Matters
This article is crucial for Ghana as it highlights the urgent need to embrace AI to avoid significant long-term economic setbacks and maintain global competitiveness. Seizing AI opportunities can drive economic development, improve productivity across various sectors, and enhance public service delivery. Failure to strategically invest in AI infrastructure, skills, and innovation now could leave Ghana far behind in the evolving digital economy.
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