Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to building an inclusive digital ecosystem during a meeting with Niloy Banerjee and a delegation from United Nations Development Programme. The minister said the government is using UNESCO‘s Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) to guide the implementation of key digital initiatives by identifying priority areas and assessing project readiness.
The discussions also covered plans to establish a national fintech fund linked to Ghana’s proposed Innovation and Startup legislation. According to the minister, the framework will define eligibility criteria for startups and innovators while providing a legal foundation to ensure the fund’s sustainability and attract greater private sector investment. Both parties also explored expanding collaboration on digital transformation projects, artificial intelligence adoption in public services, and broader support for Ghana’s digital ecosystem.
The UNDP highlighted progress on several flagship initiatives, including an Italian-supported digital transformation project, an MSME digital platform, and a Japanese-backed AI programme aimed at improving public service delivery. The meeting also discussed a capacity-building programme on AI and digital governance for Ghana’s Civil Service, with a focus on gender inclusion, as well as digital infrastructure projects such as the proposed Digital Youth Village to strengthen innovation and accelerate the country’s digital economy.
Source: www. techafricanews.com
