Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive and Transformative Education in Ghana

November 23-24, 2026 | Ghana Tertiary Education Commission | Accra, Ghana (virtual participation available)

Overview

The Ministry of Education (MoE) will host the 2026 National Education Week to bring together policymakers, educators, researchers, development partners, civil society, the private sector, and learners. Together, they will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can make Ghana’s education system more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable. This year’s theme follows the launch of Ghana’s National AI Strategy in April 2026 and the President’s call for an education system ready for the fourth industrial revolution.

As part of the week, the Ministry, in collaboration with Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) and other partners, will hold an Evidence Day on 24 November. It will create a platform for researchers and implementers to share Ghanaian evidence on AI and digital education. Findings will inform technical group discussions, the draft National AI in Education Roadmap (2027-2030), an Ethical Guidelines and Data Privacy Framework for AI in education, and the 2027 Sector Aide-Mémoire.

Call for Papers

We invite submissions of high-quality completed or ongoing research, evaluations, and implementation experience on AI and digital education. Submissions that prioritize Ghanaian evidence are strongly encouraged. Comparative lessons from other African and global contexts are also welcome where they inform Ghana’s policy and practice.

Submissions should align with one or more of the following subthemes:

• Policy, Ethics, Governance and Accountability: This sub-theme solicits evidence that aligns with the foundations for responsible AI use in education, including regulation, alignment with national development goals, and institutional readiness. It also covers evidence on ethical use by learners and teachers, and measures to ensure transparency and accountability in AI-enabled education initiatives.
• AI for Teacher and Learner Development at the Pre-Tertiary Level: Pedagogy, Teaching, and Learning Outcomes: Applications of AI in classrooms and in teacher support, including adaptive learning, personalized content, assessment, curriculum, effects on learner outcomes and teacher capacity at the basic, senior high, and TVET levels.
• AI-Driven Innovation for Equitable and Sustainable Education Systems: This covers evidence on access, infrastructure, and the resilience of digital education systems, including connectivity, device availability, and the long-term sustainability and adaptability of digital learning solutions. It will also explore how AI tools can support diverse learners, particularly girls, learners with disabilities, and those in rural, low-connectivity, and underserved communities. It will further consider costs, cost-effectiveness, and innovative financing models required to sustain, expand, and scale AI integration in education.
• AI Integration in Tertiary Education for Innovation and Workforce Readiness: This sub-theme requires evidence on integration of AI in higher education and technical and vocational training, innovation, and industry readiness.

Submissions should include a title, author names and affiliations, and an abstract of 300 words that covers:

1. Background of the Study (including the Ghanaian context, policy relevance, and key research questions addressed
2. Implementation Approach and Methodology 
3. Key findings
4. Limitations
5. Implications for policy and practice

Presenters selected for Evidence Day will be asked to cover these same points. Selected presenters will also be invited to join technical group discussions that identify priority recommendations, evidence gaps, and areas for further research.

Who Can Submit

Researchers, academics, students, government agencies, civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, development partners, and private sector providers and implementers of AI and digital education initiatives.

Key Dates

Submission deadline: November 16, 2026
Notification of selected papers: November 18, 2026
Evidence Day: November 24, 2026

How to Submit

Submit your abstract through: https://forms.gle/iNWW2XvK7JbHHWmh6

Contact

For inquiries, please email GHA_NEW@poverty-action.org