AI Framework Proposed for Legislative Analysis in Ghana
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The Head of ITDS at the University of Energy and Natural Resources proposed an AI-driven framework to the Speaker of Ghana's Parliament for modernizing legislative analysis. This system aims to digitize and analyze Parliamentary Hansards for efficient policy shift tracking, replacing manual reviews.
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Professor Peter Appiahene, Head of ITDS at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, has proposed an AI-driven framework to the Speaker of Ghana's Parliament. The framework is designed to digitize and analyze Ghana's Parliamentary Hansards, enabling efficient, long-term tracking of policy shifts and supporting data-driven decision-making by replacing labor-intensive manual reviews.
The Speaker acknowledged the initiative's timeliness and significance, noting that while reforms are underway, funding is a challenge. He expressed openness to reviewing existing systems to identify integration points for the proposed solution and appreciated the team's insights and willingness to support the country. No specific compliance deadlines or penalties were mentioned in this notice.
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ITDS Head at University of Energy and Natural Resources engages Speaker on Modernizing Legislative Analysis
Tuesday, 24th March, 2026
Professor Peter Appiahene, Associate Professor and Head of the ITDS Department at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, has engaged the Speaker of Parliament to propose a collaboration aimed at modernizing legislative analysis.
He presented an AI-driven framework to digitize and analyze Ghana’s Parliamentary Hansards, enabling efficient, long-term tracking of policy shifts. The system, he said, would replace labor-intensive manual reviews and support more informed, data-driven decision-making.
The Speaker, Rt Hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, described the initiative as timely and significant, noting that while the institution has begun implementing related reforms, funding remains a major challenge. He added that they would welcome a review of existing systems to identify areas where the proposed solution could complement current tools, and expressed appreciation for the team’s insight and willingness to support the country.
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