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加纳政府已启动一项面向公务员的全国性人工智能（AI）素养培训计划，旨在提升公共部门能力以支持国家数字化转型战略。
该倡议由通信、数字技术与创新部携手联合国教科文组织共同主导，首期培训于上月在首都阿克拉启动。
此次在贝斯特韦斯特精品酒店（the Best Western Premier Hotel）举行的培训，标志着加纳在赋能公共部门工作人员掌握 AI 治理与服务应用技能方面迈出重要一步。为期三天的课程旨在帮助学员建立人工智能基础认知与实践能力。
官方表示，该计划与《加纳国家人工智能战略（2023-2033）》相契合，该战略致力于推动加纳成为负责任创新型AI应用的区域引领者。
随着各国政府日益认识到培养公务员数字能力以有效管理新兴技术的重要性，此类全球性举措正变得愈发关键。本次培训采用 "培训师孵化" 模式，使学员能够向各部委、部门和机构的同僚传授知识。
政府强调 AI 在公共服务中的价值
通信部行政总监 Alfred Nortey 先生指出，此次培训在政府整体数字化战略中具有重要地位。他阐释道，人工智能为提升行政效率、优化政策制定和改进公共服务提供了重大机遇。
他补充说，虽然人工智能可以改变治理模式，但其应用必须遵循严格的伦理框架和负责任的监督机制，以确保问责制。专家指出，全球范围内正越来越多地利用人工智能设计更智能的公共服务并提升公民参与度。
该培训项目向学员介绍了人工智能的核心概念，包括机器学习、神经网络和 AI 开发流程。参与者还将学习区分预测型 AI（基于数据预测结果）与生成型 AI（创造新内容）的不同。
课程重点强调人类监督在 AI 系统中的重要性，以确保决策过程的准确性、透明度和公平性。主办方表示，该项目将于 2026 年 3 月至 5 月期间分四批次开展，以覆盖更广泛的公务员群体。
培训项目聚焦伦理与风险议题
课程的重要部分集中在人工智能相关的伦理考量和风险管控。参与者将系统学习算法偏见、虚假信息、数据隐私和网络安全等议题。
这些议题已成为全球 AI 治理讨论的核心，国际组织反复强调需要采用负责任且以人为本的技术应用方式。官员表示，提高对这些风险的认识对于确保 AI 系统的使用能够促进社会信任和包容性至关重要。
在代表公务员首长办公室发表的声明中，Elizabeth Obeng-Yeboah 博士敦促参与者积极落实加纳人工智能战略。
她强调公务员必须超越理论层面，将政策转化为可衡量的成果，从而提升治理水平和服务质量。她还指出，入选的参与者将作为知识传播者，协助在公共部门推广相关技能。
她表示，这一举措将增强机构能力建设，确保人工智能以负责任的方式融入政府各项工作中。
专家团队提供指导
本次培训由经验丰富的专家团队主导，包括联合国教科文组织顾问 Adekemi Omotubora 博士、Ibrahim Goni 博士，以及人工智能治理专家 Kuami Ahiabenu 博士。
他们的专业支持将助力项目实现技术知识与政策实践、治理框架及伦理考量的有机结合。该计划有望加强政府机构间协作，提升公共服务效率。
通过为公务员提供人工智能技能培训，加纳致力于打造一个更具创新性、响应力和以公民为中心的公共部门。该项目也反映了非洲各国政府的广泛转型趋势——在技术日益驱动世界的背景下，各国正通过投资数字化能力建设来保持竞争力。
随着培训计划的推进，相关方预计这将极大助力加纳利用人工智能促进国家发展，同时确保其应用始终符合（伦理规范）。
Ghana Begins Nationwide AI Training for Civil Servants
The Government of Ghana has launched a nationwide Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy training programme for civil servants, aimed at strengthening public sector capacity to support the country’s digital transformation agenda.
The initiative, led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations in partnership with UNESCO, commenced its first cohort in Accra from March 24 to 26, 2026.
The training, held at the Best Western Premier Hotel, marks a major step toward equipping public sector workers with the knowledge and skills required to integrate AI into governance and service delivery.
The three-day training is designed to provide participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in artificial intelligence. Officials say the programme aligns with Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2023–2033), which seeks to position the country as a leader in responsible and innovative AI adoption.
Globally, initiatives like this have become increasingly important, as governments recognise the need to equip civil servants with digital competencies to manage emerging technologies effectively.
The training adopts a Training-of-Trainers model, allowing participants to transfer knowledge to colleagues across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.
Government Highlights Role of AI in Service Delivery
Director of General Administration at the Ministry, Alfred Nortey, emphasised the importance of the training within the government’s broader digitalisation agenda. He explained that AI offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen policy formulation, and enhance public service delivery.
He added that while AI can transform governance, its use must be guided by strong ethical frameworks and responsible oversight to ensure accountability. Experts note that AI is increasingly being used globally to design smarter public services and improve citizen engagement.
The programme introduces participants to key AI concepts, including machine learning, neural networks, and the AI development process. Participants are also being trained to distinguish between predictive AI, which forecasts outcomes based on data, and generative AI, which creates new content.
The training emphasises the importance of human oversight in AI systems to ensure accuracy, transparency, and fairness in decision-making processes. According to organisers, the programme will run in four cohorts between March and May 2026 to reach a wider group of civil servants.
Programme Addresses Ethical and Risk Concerns
A major component of the training focuses on ethical and risk considerations associated with AI. Participants are being guided on issues such as algorithmic bias, misinformation, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
These concerns have become central to global discussions on AI governance, with international bodies emphasising the need for responsible and human-centred approaches to technology adoption. Officials say building awareness around these risks is essential for ensuring that AI systems are used in ways that promote trust and inclusivity.
In a statement delivered on behalf of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Dr Elizabeth Obeng-Yeboah urged participants to take an active role in implementing Ghana’s AI strategy.
She stressed that civil servants must move beyond theory and translate policy into measurable outcomes that improve governance and service delivery. She also noted that participants have been selected as resource persons who will help cascade knowledge across the public sector.
According to her, this approach will strengthen institutional capacity and ensure that AI is integrated responsibly across government operations.
Facilitators Provide Expert Guidance
The training is being delivered by a team of experienced facilitators, including UNESCO consultants Dr Adekemi Omotubora and Dr Ibrahim Goni, as well as AI governance expert Dr Kuami Ahiabenu.
Their expertise supports the programme’s goal of combining technical knowledge with practical insights into policy, governance, and ethical considerations. The initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration across government institutions and improve the efficiency of public service delivery.
By equipping civil servants with AI skills, Ghana aims to build a more innovative, responsive, and citizen-centred public sector. The programme also reflects a broader shift across Africa, where governments are investing in digital capacity to remain competitive in an increasingly technology-driven world.
As the training progresses, stakeholders expect it to contribute significantly to Ghana’s efforts to harness AI for national development while ensuring that its deployment remains.
来源：Vaultz News
文：by Evans Junior Owu
翻译：无尽夏
