Report by Ben LARYEA
The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETfund) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) at a ceremony in Accra.
The MoU seeks to leverage digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills development within the country’s technical and Vocational Education (TVET) sector by equipping the youth with the relevant digital competencies, AI capabilities, innovation, and position them for the World of Works (WoWs).
Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Administrator of the GETfund, Mr. Paul Adjei said the gesture will help the working youth to be abreast with the rapidly evolving digital economy as technology continues to transform industries and redefine the future of work.
He said GETfund remains committed to investing in educational infrastructure, human development and innovative programmes that enhance future access to quality education, adding that the future of the country largely depends on the ability of TVET institutions to produce graduates who are digitally empowered to drive the country’s economy.
“GETfund is laying the foundation for sustainable investments in digital learning ecosystems, AI education, critical human capital capacity and teaching instructors to enable them meet the modern labour market,” he added.
According to him, GETfund is excited about the MoU, saying the signing feeds into institutional and capacity building, promotes innovation, fostering digital inclusion, as the world embraces emerging technology and therefore use the occasion to thank UNESCO for its unwavering supports to GETfund.
The UNESCO Country Representative, Mr. Edmond Mukala, said digital and AI programme is one of UNESCO’s significant initiatives implemented in line with its partners such as KPMG, Tablet Academy and Microsoft, adding that the Academy will build the capacity of millions of learners through its programmes.
He applauded government for enhancing the educational system for the youth by building digital skills as part of the effort to thrive in a rapidly changing world by promoting economic development.
The Director of Tablet Academy, Mr. Bijay Dhungana said plans are far advance to build the capacity of teachers and instructors through practical training in the bid to be abreast with the emerging opportunities in AI and digital learning.
