Government to partner stakeholders to position Ghana as digital hub in Africa

Mr. Julius Debrah, the Chief of Staff, says the government is fully committed to working with both public and private institutions to build a Ghana that is “digitally sovereign, economically empowered, and globally competitive”. 

In that regard, he said, the Government would collaborate with relevant stakeholders to deliver real value through co-investing in research and development initiatives to position Ghana at the forefront of Africa’s emerging technological landscape. 

Seven months into office, Mr. Debrah said the Mahama-led government had launched One Million Coders programme to train Ghanaian youth in Coding, Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, and other critical digital skills to position Ghana as a hub of digital technology on the continent. 

The Chief of Staff made the remarks during the inaugural Mobex Africa Partnership Day held in Accra, on Thursday, July 31, on the theme, “Powering Innovations Through Partnerships”. 

The inaugural Mobex Africa Partnership Day is set aside to celebrate collaboration, inspire strategic alliances, and chart a bold path for Africa’s future. 

The forum attracted government representatives, captains of enterprises, start-ups, development partners, academia, and tech firms, to discuss strategies to leverage digital technology to chart national development. 

Mr. Debrah remarked: “The gathering opens a new chapter, one that aligns with the transformative Reset Agenda of the Government. 

“President Mahama’s Reset Agenda envisions a Ghana where technology powers inclusive growth through strategic partnerships where our institutions are strengthened and our digital future is shaped and owned by Ghanaians.” 

The Chief of Staff observed that President Mahama’s previous administration laid the foundation for a technology-driven Ghana by expanding e-governance initiatives, operationalising the National Data Centre and deepening rural connectivity through a public-private partnerships. 

In line with the government’s digital literacy agenda, Mr. Debrah said it was deepening understanding   of ministers of state in emerging technologies at all levels of leadership. 

“A dedicated AI workshop held at Adukrom on July 25 forms part of a broader effort at equipping government leaders with technology and tools to navigate the opportunities of Artificial intelligence,” Mr. Debrah emphasised. 

Mr. George Spencer Quaye, the Chief Executive Officer for Mobex Africa, in his welcome remarks, underscored the need for stakeholder partnership to achieve Africa’s technological renaissance. 

 Mr. Quaye said the Mobex Africa Tech Innovation Conference and Awards had been driving Africa’s digital transformation through innovation, collaboration and capacity-building. 

He said over the years, the platform had evolved into a convening power for visionaries, innovators, policymakers and innovators to unlock Africa’s potential through technology. 

“At the heart of Mobex Africa’s mission is the belief that no single entity can transform the continent alone. 

“Governments may create enabling policies, private enterprises may develop cutting-edge solutions, and innovations, but it’s through partnerships that these efforts are amplified and sustained,” Mr. Quaye stressed. 

Source: GNA 

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