Mahama calls for equitable access to innovation at world gov’t summit
President John Dramani Mahama has called on world leaders to ensure that innovation serves as a shared global resource rather than a driver of new inequalities.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit 2026 on Tuesday, February 3, under the theme “The Future of Global Alliances,” President Mahama stressed the need for equitable access to emerging technologies.
“We must ensure that innovation becomes a shared global good, not a source of new inequality,” he said.
President Mahama highlighted the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital systems, noting that governance structures have not kept pace with rapid technological advancements.
He cited Ghana’s progress in digital transformation, including mobile financial inclusion, national identification systems, and e-governance reforms.
“Undoubtedly, the world is entering a new era in which artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and digital systems will redefine economies and societies. Yet governance has not kept pace with innovation. Ghana is making steady progress in digital transformation, from mobile financial inclusion to national identification systems and e-governance reforms.
“But the digital future must not be the privilege of a few nations. Future alliances must therefore ensure ethical governance of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity cooperation, technology transfer, and inclusive digital capacity-building,” he said.
The President’s remarks underline Ghana’s commitment to promoting equitable access to innovation while encouraging global cooperation to harness technology for shared progress.
