Africa will be transformed by the potential of AI and data – if we can get investment | Mahamudu Bawumia

As tech changes the world, Ghana has the young experts to unlock the next industrial revolution, says the vice-president

As we see the artificial intelligence furore sweep across continents, one thing is clear: Africans have a goldmine at our fingertips. A rapidly growing population of 1.4 billion people, 70% under the age of 30, combined with huge growth in AI investments, creates a potent recipe for Africa. We will not sit back and wait for the rest of the world to reap our rewards.

Africa and the Middle East are set to see the fastest growth in AI spending worldwide, reaching $3bn (2.4bn) this year and a predicted $6.4bn by 2026.