Ghana urges IMF to support African AI capabilities
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Starrfm
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama is urging the International Monetary Fund to strengthen its support for African capabilities in artificial intelligence and digital technology. He cited persistent gaps in cybersecurity, infrastructure, regulation and financing at a meeting in Bangkok, according to Starrfm.
Bank of Ghana Governor Johnson Asiama has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to strengthen its support for Africa’s digital transformation so that countries on the continent can better harness artificial intelligence. He spoke during the second round of governors’ interventions at the 2026 African Caucus meeting with the IMF, Starrfm reports.
Johnson Asiama called for increased technical support and affordable financing for digital infrastructure. He warned that gaps in cybersecurity, infrastructure, regulation and financing risked widening the digital divide. Urgent, coordinated action is needed to make artificial intelligence a driver of productivity, economic resilience and inclusive growth, he said.
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