Ghana has announced fresh measures to modernise its digital infrastructure, widen access to online government services and equip young people with technology-related expertise.
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George made this known at the Doha Ministerial Roundtable in Qatar, where he emphasised the importance of innovation in driving national prosperity and improving institutional efficiency.
He revealed that authorities intend to transform the Ghana.gov portal into a centralised electronic service hub, allowing residents to complete various government transactions through a unified system.
The project will be complemented by a National Data Exchange designed to link 48 public-sector databases, facilitating smoother information transfers between state agencies.
Addressing workforce development, Mr George cited the One Million Coders Programme, which aims to prepare the country’s youth for employment opportunities, business creation and careers within the technology industry.
He further indicated that 11 tertiary institutions had already integrated the initiative’s certification requirements into their respective academic structures.
On artificial intelligence, the Minister identified the National AI Strategy 2025–2035, inaugurated by President of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama in April 2026, as the country’s long-term blueprint for ensuring the safe and effective application of emerging technologies across different industries.
Mr George maintained that Ghana’s objectives extend beyond utilising foreign-developed AI systems, stressing the need to cultivate local expertise capable of designing and producing homegrown technological innovations.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong