The Minister of Finance Dr Mohammed Amin Adam has explained that Artificial intelligence (AI) is forecast to contribute up to US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, of which US$1.2 trillion could be generated in Africa, thereby making AI one of the biggest economic opportunities available to our Continent.
He said that Ghanaian authorities intend to leverage AI technologies to harness the ingenuity and talents of our people.
This, he said, would help build a self-sufficient, safe, and prosperous society capable of delivering jobs and a dignified future for our people.
ACCRA. AI CONFERENCE
“AI technologies present a unique opportunity for Africa to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world” Minister for Finance. pic.twitter.com/cA8GhbLehp
— Ministry of Finance, Ghana (@MoF_Ghana) March 18, 2024
“In Ghana, we want to leverage AI to harness the ingenuity and talents of our people so we can build a self-sufficient, safe, and prosperous society capable of delivering jobs and a dignified future for our people” the Minister for Finance said during the AI conference held in Accra on Monday March 19.
AI AS A CATALYST TO TRANSFORM ECONOMIES IN SUB- SAHARA AFRICA https://t.co/pWJft9GnWF
— Ministry of Finance, Ghana (@MoF_Ghana) March 18, 2024
He added “AI technologies present a unique opportunity for Africa to accelerate productivity and reimagine its economic growth, which is, more than ever, vital for the welfare of the world”