Ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring opportunities for deeper cooperation in public sector reforms, human capital development and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (A
The report indicates that ghana and Burkina Faso are exploring opportunities for deeper cooperation in public sector reforms, human capital development and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve public service delivery.
It further notes that the two countries are also seeking to strengthen administrative cross-learning, digital transformation, institutional efficiency and skills development as the nature of work continues to change.
The discussions form part of the 10th edition of HR Café, the flagship annual Human Resource Management forum of the Government of Burkina Faso, underway in Accra.
The conference, the first international edition of HR Café, was opened in on Monday, on the theme: “Shaping the Future of Work: Human Capital, Artificial Intelligence, and Administrative Cross-Learning between Ghana and Burkina Faso.”
It is being hosted by the Office of the President of Ghana, in partnership with the Government of Burkina Faso, of which about 300 participants from Ghana, Burkina Faso and selected partner institutions are attending.
Participants include senior government officials, policymakers, heads of public institutions, chief executive officers, directors-general, human resource professionals, academics, professional associations, civil society organisations, young professionals and the media.
Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (Administration), Office of the President, stated the forum provided an important opportunity for both countries to share experiences, exchange knowledge and develop practical approaches to strengthening public institutions.
She stated sustainable public sector transformation could not be achieved through structures, systems and technology alone, but required “capable, ethical, innovative, adaptable people” equipped to lead and manage change.
Madam Bampoe Addo stated Ghana’s public sector reform agenda focused on reducing inefficiencies, strengthening transparency and accountability, promoting professionalism, developing human capital and harnessing digital technologies to improve service delivery.
She cited the National Public Sector Reform Strategy II, which includes pillars on developing a capable and disciplined workforce, digitising public sector systems and improving conditions of service.
On AI, Madam Bampoe Addo noted that the technology presented opportunities to improve decision-making, automate routine processes, increase productivity and support data-driven policymaking, but required stronger attention to workforce planning, skills development, ethics and data governance.
“We must, therefore, move beyond asking simply what technology can do, and focus equally on how technology can be used responsibly to build better institutions and improve the lives of citizens,” she said.
The Deputy Chief of Staff stated Ghana was already applying digital technologies in public services, citing the digitalisation of passport applications and the Ghana Revenue Authority’s AI-enabled trade valuation platform.
The forum should, therefore, move beyond discussions to generate practical ideas, partnerships and actionable recommendations that could improve public institutions in both countries.
