From ICN-GHANA | Story by Eugene Nyarko Jnr
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Technology policy advocate Kambale Musavuli has called for greater inclusion and ownership of women in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI) space, stressing that while women contribute significantly to global innovation, they remain largely excluded from controlling the digital infrastructure that powers it.
Speaking during a media interaction at the second edition of the Beyond AI Movement Workshop held at the Accra Digital Centre on Saturday, Mr. Musavuli highlighted the theme, “Women Hold Up Half the Sky – But Who Owns the Cloud,” as a reflection of persistent inequalities in the technology ecosystem.
He explained that the popular phrase “women hold up half the sky,” widely used in gender empowerment discourse, underscores the vital contributions of women to society. However, he questioned whether women, particularly in Ghana and across Africa, have any meaningful ownership or control in the AI and digital economy.
Drawing parallels with Ghana’s independence history, Mr. Musavuli noted that while figures like Kwame Nkrumah are often celebrated, the contributions of women remain underrepresented. He stressed that women played critical roles in Ghana’s independence struggle and should similarly not be sidelined in the digital revolution.
