Accra: The Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation is in the process of drafting 15 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) legislative instruments to address global technological advancements. Mr. Samuel Nartey George, the Sector Minister, announced this initiative during the inaugural Mobex Africa Partnerships Day in Accra, stating that the legislative instruments are expected to be presented to Parliament by the end of this year.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nartey George highlighted that the government is conducting a comprehensive review of all existing ICT sector legislations. This initiative is not merely a bureaucratic exercise but a strategic imperative to align with global technological advancements. The Minister emphasized the importance of ensuring that the laws not only keep pace with current realities but are also resilient enough to anticipate future disruptions.
The objective of this legislative effort is to future-proof Ghana's digital ecosystem with regulations that are smart, adaptive, and innovation-friendly. The regulations aim to balance innovation with protection, speed with security, and openness with sovereignty. Mr. Nartey George stated that the government's vision is to create a trusted digital ecosystem where every Ghanaian, irrespective of geographical location or income level, can fully participate in the digital economy.
The Minister also mentioned that the Mahama-led government had launched the One Million Coders program to equip Ghanaian youth with skills in coding, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data analytics, and other essential digital competencies. This initiative is part of positioning Ghana as the digital technology hub in West Africa.
Furthermore, Mr. Nartey George detailed the implementation of critical components of the Digital Ghana Agenda. These include expanding last-mile connectivity in rural communities and launching a one-billion-dollar Ghana-United Arab Emirates Innovation and Technology Hub at Prampram. This hub is intended to host the African headquarters of global tech giants such as Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Huawei, Nokia, Samsung, and Apple, while also accommodating home-grown tech leaders like Mobex Africa, Margin Group, Nsano, and Hubtel.
The Minister praised the visionary leadership behind Mobex Africa for their efforts to build a digital Africa over the past decade. The inaugural Mobex Africa Partnership Day aimed to celebrate collaboration, inspire strategic alliances, and chart a bold path for Africa's future. The forum, themed 'Powering Innovations Through Partnerships,' brought together government representatives, business leaders, start-ups, development partners, academia, and tech firms to discuss strategies for leveraging digital technology in national development.
