Upper Denkyira West MP Urges Government to Invest in AI for Ghana’s Digital Future
The Member of Parliament for Upper Denkyira West, Rudolf Amoako-Gyampah, has called on the government to prioritize strategic investments in artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen Ghana’s digital transformation efforts.
Speaking in Parliament on July 15, 2025, in observance of World Youth Skills Day, Mr. Amoako-Gyampah highlighted the vast potential AI holds for improving various sectors across the country. He stressed the need to integrate AI and digital literacy into Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems to prepare young Ghanaians for the evolving demands of the job market.
Addressing Key Challenges in Skills Development
While acknowledging past initiatives like the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), and efforts to revamp TVET education, Mr. Amoako-Gyampah pointed out persistent challenges:
- Inadequate infrastructure and limited funding
- Capacity constraints and curriculum gaps
- Equity and ethical considerations
- Policy limitations
He also emphasized that young people in rural areas, especially women and persons with disabilities, face significant barriers to accessing quality skills training. He called for coordinated action from government, educational institutions, industry, and development partners to ensure AI-driven skills training is inclusive, relevant, and sustainable.
Legislative and Policy Priorities
Mr. Amoako-Gyampah urged fellow MPs to prioritize legislation that supports inclusive, high-quality education and training for all youth. He encouraged policies aimed at removing obstacles to skills development for marginalized groups, and called for increased budget allocations to education, digital skills training, and youth employment programs.
He further recommended collaboration among stakeholders to:
- Align training programs with industry needs
- Provide internships and apprenticeships
- Promote continuous skills development to adapt to changing job demands
- Implement targeted support for young women, persons with disabilities, and rural youth
- Support youth-led enterprises as sources of innovation and job creation
Investing in Youth Skills Is an Economic Imperative
“Investing in youth skills is not merely social; it is an economic necessity and a driving force for national transformation,” Mr. Amoako-Gyampah stressed. He underlined that Ghana’s future prosperity depends on developing a generation of skilled, innovative, and resilient young people.
World Youth Skills Day, observed annually on July 15, marks a decade since it was first established by the UN General Assembly to emphasize the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
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