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July 26, 2026
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GIMPA graduates tasks to master modern digital tools to be competitive
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Key Points
- Nana Oye Bampoe Addo advised GIMPA graduates to master digital tools like AI, coding, and robotics to enhance their competitiveness in the job market.
- She emphasized the importance of building, not just consuming, digital tools, and urged graduates to protect their creativity from being superseded by technology.
- The government has established technology as a national strategic pillar, launching Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025-2035.
- Key initiatives include the National AI Fund, starting with Ghc 5 billion and scaling to Ghc 50 billion by 2035, and a planned $250 million National AI Computing Center.
- The government is also extending AI training to ministers and introducing coding, robotics, and AI into the basic school curriculum.
Why This Matters
This article is crucial for Ghana as it outlines the government's comprehensive and ambitious strategy to integrate artificial intelligence and digital literacy across all levels of society and economy. This commitment to technology adoption, significant financial investment, and educational reforms signals a proactive approach to national development, aiming to position Ghana as a leader in the digital age and enhance its global competitiveness.
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