New Patriotic Party (NPP) 2028 flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has visited leading Japanese research institutions and technology firms as part of a study tour focused on how advanced scientific research can be applied to address practical development challenges.
Among the institutions he visited was the Matsuo-Iwasawa Laboratory at the University of Tokyo, renowned for its work in deep learning and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The laboratory’s research has applications in sectors including healthcare, education, manufacturing and agriculture.
Dr Bawumia also held discussions with representatives of Japanese space technology institutions and companies, including Axelspace, Hanibashi and Cross U, on the use of satellite data and space technology to tackle development challenges.
The discussions covered how satellite-based solutions could support flood management, monitor deforestation, assess drought stress and improve crop monitoring, among other applications.
Source:Fiilafmonline/JoyNews
