Ghana targets first phase of AI facility within 24 months
The Ghanaian government is initiating a national computing facility to support AI development and research. The project aims to reduce reliance on foreign computing services and is expected to be completed within 24 months.
Why it matters
This infrastructure project represents a significant step in building sovereign AI capacity for developing nations, reducing dependence on external tech providers.
Ghana is targeting the completion of the first phase of a national computing facility within the next 24 months to provide researchers, universities and industry players with access to the computing capacity needed to advance artificial intelligence (AI) development.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George , said the government was currently undertaking procurement processes with the Public Procurement Authority (PPA) to acquire the data centre infrastructure and related equipment for the project.
He said the facility would help reduce the reliance of Ghanaian researchers and businesses on computing services purchased from providers outside the country.
Speaking at the JoyNews Digital Economy Forum on AI and the Ghana Economy on Wednesday, October 21, Mr George described the planned facility as an important first step in building the country’s capacity to develop and deploy AI technologies.
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