Ghana trains civil servants in AI with UNESCO

Ghana just kicked off hands-on AI schooling for its government workers to push smarter services.

Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations

• Alfred Nortey stressed AI skills as vital for smoother government work.
• The setup trains trainers who spread lessons across departments.
• Participants learn machine learning basics plus neural network ideas.
• Four batches run through May to cover ethics and bias traps.

National Artificial Intelligence Strategy

• Dr. Elizabeth Obeng-Yeboah urged officials to turn policy into real results.
• Sessions highlight human checks to keep systems fair and accurate.
• UNESCO experts lead talks on predictive versus content-creating tools.
• Focus stays on privacy safeguards alongside cybersecurity angles.