Ghana: Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations opened consultation on Emerging Technologies Bill, 2025

On 21 October 2025, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations opened a consultation on the Emerging Technologies Bill, 2025 until 31 October 2025. The Bill proposes to establish an Emerging Technologies Agency, which includes an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Division, with the objective of advancing the adoption of emerging technologies , including AI, blockchain-based technology, Internet of Things (IoT), cloud technology, and quantum computing promoting research and deploying these technologies to boost social and economic productivity. The Agency would provide a set of rules on emerging technology with the aim of securing their efficient and safe deployment. The Bill also outlines general guiding principles which apply to the development and use of emerging technologies, including principles on preventing algorithmic biases and discrimination, ensure transparency and human oversight, and requiring clear labelling and informed consent for consumers. Furthermore, the principles addresses the spread of misinformation and disinformation and outline environmental safeguards for technologies with high energy consumption or electronic waste generation.