Blossom Academy, in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP) Ghana and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) Ghana, has launched Code4Food Security, a five-month program training 70 young Ghanaians to develop artificial intelligence and data science solutions for food and nutrition security challenges.

The initiative directly addresses Ghana's agricultural productivity and food security gaps while building local capacity in emerging technologies, a timely intervention as the nation seeks solutions to climate impacts on food systems and agricultural transformation.

According to the IMF, Ghana's agricultural sector employs over 40% of the workforce and contributes significantly to GDP, yet faces persistent challenges, including post-harvest losses, supply chain inefficiencies, unpredictable weather patterns, and limited access to data-driven decision-making tools for smallholder farmers.

The Code4Food Security program aligns with the government’s food security and inclusive growth agenda, including the recently launched Nkoko Nketenkete program, which is part of the broader Feed Ghana Programme.

By training young Ghanaians to build AI solutions for agriculture and food security, the program creates a direct pathway between Ghana's tech talent and its most critical development priorities.

Simultaneously, Ghana's tech ecosystem is expanding, with growing demand for AI and data science professionals across sectors. Code4Food Security uniquely positions graduates at the intersection of these two realities, creating career opportunities while addressing critical national challenges.

The five-month hybrid program combines technical training in data science and AI with real-world application contextualised for agriculture and food systems. Participants will develop capstone projects addressing local food and nutrition challenges, with five projects selected for real-world pilots in partnership with WFP Ghana's operational programs and agricultural communities.

The program targets graduates transitioning to employment or income-generating opportunities within three months of completion, through job placement support and freelancing pathways.

"What makes Code4Food Security special is its intentionality around inclusion," said Pamela Afari, Admissions Manager at Blossom Academy. "By ensuring at least 60% female participation and 10% persons with disabilities, we're proving that the tech sector can and must be accessible to everyone. The intersection of AI and agriculture is where Ghana's next wave of innovation will happen, and we're making sure that diverse voices drive innovation."

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