Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, has called for a continental reset for Africa to move from digital dependence to digital determination. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Mobex Africa in Accra, the Minister emphasized that the continent is at a crucial moment where it must actively shape its own technological future.
This is the moment for a reset, a shift from digital dependence to digital determination, from consumption to creation. Africa must build infrastructure, regulate responsibly, and foster innovations that reflect the realities of its people.
- Hon. Samuel Nartey George, Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Ghana
The Minister outlined several key initiatives Ghana is undertaking to lead this transformation. These include a 1 billion Ghana-UAE Tech and Innovation Hub in Dawa, which is expected to attract major global companies and nurture local talent. Additionally, he highlighted the One Million Coders Programme aimed at training a million youth in AI and machine learning over four years. He also mentioned the development of a National Data Exchange, a secure platform for public and private data sharing, and the preparation of 15 new legislative bills to align Ghanas ICT laws with global technological advancements.
