03/06/2026
Education leaders, policymakers, development partners and technology experts gathered at the 18th Ministerial Round Table to discuss how Africa can build sovereign, innovative and united learning systems that place the continent at the centre of its digital education future.
Delivering the keynote address, Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, stressed that Africa must become a leader in digital learning rather than depend on solutions developed elsewhere. He highlighted Ghana's investments in digital education, STEM, artificial intelligence, robotics and curriculum reforms, while calling for locally relevant educational content, stronger institutions and equitable access to technology-enabled learning.
The Minister further emphasized the need for greater investment in AI literacy and the development of ethical frameworks rooted in African values, warning against Africa becoming merely a consumer of technologies created outside the continent.
UNESCO Representative to Ghana, Mr. Edmond Moukala, underscored the importance of foundational literacy in the age of artificial intelligence, noting that reading, writing, critical thinking and information evaluation remain essential building blocks for digital and AI competencies. He also advocated public digital learning platforms that support teachers, protect data and promote education as a public good.
The round table concluded with a shared commitment among stakeholders to harness technology responsibly, strengthen collaboration and advance Africa's education priorities through home-grown, inclusive and sustainable digital learning systems.
