Pushing Ahead with Digital Transformation Agenda, Minister Samuel Nartey George Affirms Ghana's Commitment
In the bustling city of Accra, Ghana, the Digital Africa Summit was held on September 3, 2025. The event, led by Hon. Samuel Nartey George, the Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, served as a platform for discussing and advancing Ghana's digital ecosystem.
The summit reaffirmed Ghana's commitment to harnessing digital technology for economic growth and continental leadership. Hon. George outlined five policy priorities: boosting connectivity for productivity, scaling digital skills with gender inclusion, expanding digital finance, strengthening trust frameworks, and adopting strategic technology procurement.
One of the key announcements was the launch of a landmark digitalization study. This study, designed to guide Ghana's future digital transformation agenda, was unveiled at the summit. The Minister urged stakeholders to partner with the government to accelerate inclusive digital growth, transforming "bandwidth into business, data into decisions, and code into jobs."
Policy reforms and strategic interventions have been instrumental in advancing Ghana's digital ecosystem in recent months. The release of additional spectrum is one such reform, aimed at enhancing connectivity. Another significant step is the approval of technology neutrality for licensed operators in Ghana, ensuring fair competition in the digital space.
The digitalization study is not the only initiative aimed at equipping Ghana for the digital age. The One Million Coders initiative, a flagship programme, has received over 90,000 applications. The goal is to provide new digital skills to 100,000 young Ghanaians by the end of 2025.
However, the digital advancements in Ghana have not come without challenges. Ghana recorded more than 6,400 cyber incidents this year, highlighting rising cyber threats. To address this, data costs have been lowered, with MTN bundles increasing by 15% and Telecel and AirtelTigo boosting bandwidth by 10%.
Despite the search results not containing information about specific companies calling on the government of Ghana after the Digital Africa Summit to accelerate the rapid growth of digital infrastructure, the minister called for collaboration with telecommunications operators, startups, financial institutions, and investors.
In conclusion, Ghana's digital journey is marked by a series of policy reforms, strategic interventions, and collaborative efforts. As the country continues to digitalize, it is poised to reap the benefits of a more connected and skilled workforce, contributing to economic growth and continental leadership.
