UENR proposes AI-driven framework to modernize Parliamentary Analysis in Ghana
Date: 2026-03-26
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Head of the Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences at the
University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), Professor Peter Appiahene has
presented a proposal to the Speaker of Parliament, Rt Hon Alban Sumana
Kingsford Bagbin, aimed at digitizing and improving the analysis of Ghana’s
Parliamentary Hansards.
The
proposed AI-driven system is designed to replace labor-intensive manual
reviews, enabling efficient, long-term tracking of policy changes and
supporting data-driven decision-making within Parliament. Professor Appiahene
highlighted the potential of the framework to modernize legislative analysis
and enhance institutional efficiency.
The
Speaker welcomed the initiative, describing it as timely and significant. He
acknowledged that while related reforms are underway, funding remains a key
challenge.
He
also expressed interest in reviewing existing systems to explore how the
proposed framework could complement current tools, emphasizing appreciation for
UENR’s expertise and support.
