Ghana to Integrate AI, Robotics into Basic Education with South Korean Support

Ghana and South Korea have formalized a six-year agreement, committing US$28 million to bolster digital STEM education across the West African nation. Running from 2026 to 2032, this second phase of the Digital STEM Education Project aims to significantly enhance the country's educational infrastructure and curriculum, preparing its youth for an increasingly digital global economy.

The initiative will expand digital STEM interventions to key regions including Central, Eastern, Ashanti, and Northern Ghana. Crucially, it involves the construction of the Accra STEM Park, the strengthening of the Northern STEM Resource Centre, and a nationwide effort to integrate advanced digital technologies into STEM learning. A core component of this project is the introduction of robotics, coding, electronics, and artificial intelligence at the basic education level.

Ghana's Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, emphasized that this project is fundamental to national development, as it will equip learners with vital digital skills. He also announced plans to roll out a revised curriculum for kindergarten through junior high school by September 30, with digital education forming a central pillar of the new framework.

The partnership, facilitated by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), was lauded by Minister Iddrisu, who expressed gratitude for South Korea's continued support. Both the Korean Ambassador to Ghana, Park Kyongsig, and KOICA Country Director, Dong Hyun Lee, reaffirmed their dedication to ensuring the successful implementation of the project and further promoting digital STEM education for Ghanaian students. This collaboration underscores a shared vision for empowering Ghana's next generation with the skills needed to thrive in a technologically driven future.