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LIVESTREAMED: IMF, Finance Ministry hold AI summit in Accra

The International Monetary Fund and the Ministry of Finance is holding the maiden Artificial Intelligence (AI) summit in Accra on Monday March 18, 2024.

The summit which is themed; “AI as a Catalyst to Transform Economies in Sub-Saharan Africa” will delve into challenges and opportunities AI poses for developing countries such as Ghana.

A recent IMF report, on the impact of AI on labor markets, indicates that about 40% of jobs in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) will be impacted by AI while 26 percent of jobs in low-income countries are likely to be impacted by AI.

Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam and IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva will participate in the summit.

Other participants include, Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, President of Ashesi University, Patrick Awuah and Jason Hickey, Head of Google Research, Accra.

Watch the stream below

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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