The Government of Ghana, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially kicked off a high-level Ministerial AI Bootcamp aimed at equipping Ministers and Senior Government Leaders with the knowledge and tools to lead the responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the public sector.
The three-day residential bootcamp, taking place from 25–27 July 2025, will equip participants with foundational knowledge of AI, its ethical and policy implications, and its transformative potential for public service delivery. The initiative is led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI) and comes at a pivotal moment as Ghana prepares to submit its draft National AI Strategy to Parliament.
“This bootcamp is a critical step in ensuring our leaders are equipped to harness AI for effective governance and aligns with our commitment to accelerating digital transformation. Across sectors such as health, agriculture, education, finance, and infrastructure, AI has the potential to improve outcomes by automating routine services, generating predictive insights, and supporting better decision-making,” said Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George, giving his opening remarks
In Ghana alone, the AI market is projected to contribute up to $20 billion to the national economy by 2030, which is a potential 25% boost in economic output. Yet, a 2021 assessment revealed that more than 70% of civil servants had not received formal training in emerging technologies, underscoring the urgency of capacity-building at the leadership level.
“This initiative is about preparing Ghana’s leadership to shape an AI-enabled future that is ethical, inclusive, and impactful,” said Niloy Banerjee, UNDP Resident Representative in Ghana. “We are proud to support this bold step toward digital transformation.”
Mr. Niloy Banerjee, giving his opening remarks
This initiative builds on momentum from the Executive Leadership Programme co-organised by UNDP and the Government of Ghana in April, which highlighted the need for decision-makers to understand AI’s potential and limitations, and to drive the design and implementation of AI-enabled public services.
Participants include Ministers from all five Cabinet clusters—Economic, Governance & Legal, Security, Infrastructure, and Social Services—alongside nominated focal persons from each Ministry. The programme features hands-on sessions, expert presentations, and real-world problem solving, guided by resource persons and facilitators. Expected outcomes include improved understanding of AI and its strategic relevance across sectors, the identification of actionable AI initiatives and use cases per Ministry, and the establishment of measurable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track progress.
Following the bootcamp, nominated focal persons will lead the development of AI implementation plans within their Ministries, supported by UNDP and sector-specific experts.
This initiative marks a bold step toward modernising the public sector and ensuring Ghana’s leaders are prepared to guide the country into an AI-enabled future.
Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, giving his keynote address
