Keypoints:
- Huawei to train 3,000 girls in artificial intelligence in Ghana
- Programme expands the government’s Girls in ICT initiative
- Partnership aligns with Ghana’s $250m technology investment drive
GHANA has signed a partnership with Chinese technology company Huawei to train thousands of young women in artificial intelligence as part of a broader push to strengthen the country’s digital economy.
The initiative will provide specialised AI training to 3,000 girls through Ghana’s Girls in ICT Programme, according to reporting by Business Insider Africa.
Officials say the partnership forms part of a wider national strategy aimed at expanding digital skills, supporting innovation and unlocking new economic opportunities through technology.
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George said the collaboration would significantly strengthen Ghana’s digital training programmes.
‘With Huawei coming on board, we are going to have a crash programme in AI skills,’ he said.
The programme also aligns with a broader $250m investment push designed to accelerate the country’s digital transformation and strengthen its technology ecosystem.
AI skills central to Ghana’s tech ambitions
Ghana’s collaboration with Huawei highlights the government’s growing emphasis on artificial intelligence and digital education as key drivers of economic growth. By expanding training programmes and partnering with global technology firms, policymakers hope to develop a skilled workforce capable of supporting innovation while positioning Ghana as a technology hub in West Africa.
Training pipeline for future coders
Under the agreement, 3,000 girls selected through the Girls in ICT Programme will receive training in artificial intelligence and related digital skills.
The initiative is intended to expose participants to emerging technologies while encouraging greater female participation in the technology sector.
After completing the programme, participants will move into Ghana’s One Million Coders Programme, a major government initiative designed to expand the country’s pool of software developers and technology professionals.
Officials believe the combined programmes will create a stronger pipeline of skilled workers capable of supporting Ghana’s expanding digital economy.
Agreement shaped during global tech summit
The partnership emerged from discussions held during Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, one of the world’s largest gatherings of technology companies and policymakers.
Ghanaian officials used the event to meet global technology firms and explore partnerships focused on infrastructure, skills development and digital innovation.
The AI training collaboration with Huawei was among the concrete outcomes of those engagements.
Technology partnerships between African governments and multinational firms have become increasingly common as countries seek to accelerate digital transformation while accessing global expertise.
Part of a broader $250m technology push
The government has signalled that the partnership fits within a wider $250m technology investment strategy aimed at strengthening Ghana’s digital infrastructure and innovation ecosystem.
The investment drive is expected to support digital education, technology hubs, entrepreneurship initiatives and improved access to advanced digital tools.
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a priority area for policymakers across Africa as governments explore ways to harness new technologies to improve productivity, modernise public services and stimulate economic growth.
Expanding opportunities for women in tech
The Girls in ICT Programme was launched to address gender disparities in science and technology careers by equipping young women with digital skills and mentorship opportunities.
By integrating artificial intelligence training into the programme, Ghana hopes to prepare a new generation of female technology professionals.
Officials say increasing female participation in the technology sector will be critical to ensuring inclusive growth as digital industries expand across the continent.
If successful, the Huawei partnership could help strengthen Ghana’s position in the regional technology landscape while providing new opportunities for young women entering the digital workforce.
