Ghana has reaffirmed its dedication to advancing quantum science and know-how, describing the sector as more and more central to international innovation and long-term nationwide development.
Speaking on the closing ceremony of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ 2025) on February 10, 2026, Suweibatu Adam, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology, identified the nation’s rising function in worldwide scientific cooperation.
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“Ghana’s engagement in international scientific cooperation is reflected in its participation in multilateral initiatives, regional scientific networks, and global knowledge platforms,” she mentioned.
According to her, Ghana’s involvement is pushed by the necessity to elevate quantum science inside international development conversations, particularly for nations looking for to construct scientific and technological capability.
“Ghana supported the call for greater global attention to quantum science as an enabling tool with far-reaching implications for development, education, and technological transformation, particularly for developing countries fom two times we made among the most dynamic areas of research,” she mentioned.
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Suweibatu Adam famous that quantum science has quickly develop into one of the vital energetic areas of scientific analysis, with implications that reach past concept into real-world functions.
“The development demonstrates how basic enquiry continues to inform technological progress. Development is influencing laptop communication, materials science, precision measurement, whereas elevating essential questions associated to ethics and ethics for the science and know-how ministry. This development underscores the significance of responsive analysis to them and supporting funding in scientific capability,” she famous.
2025 was designated by UNESCO because the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology to spotlight the fast developments and rising international significance of this area.
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