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c. Legal Reform and Compliance Tools • A draft amendment to the Data Protection Act has been completed and submitted, aligning Ghana’s legal framework with international norms such as GDPR and African Union Convention.
• The Commission is in the final stages of developing a QR/USSD-enabled National Privacy Seal , which will allow the public to instantly verify the compliance status of organisations.
• A new digital certification and registration portal is nearing completion.
This system will be fully integrated with national platforms such as the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) for seamless verification and interoperability.
• Inter-Agency Coordination and Sectoral Enforcement Inter-agency collaborations are underway to enforce compliance across public institutions, NGOs, and private firms, especially in the financial and telecom sectors.
The Commission’s ongoing reforms are positioning Ghana as a regional leader in rights - based data governance.
The Ministry stands fully behind this work as the Commission expands its regional presence and strengthens enforcement across sectors.
Together, we are ensuring that Ghana’s digital transformation protects the rights of every citizen and builds the public trust needed for a secure, inclusive digital future.
GHANA METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY (GMet) Gmet continues to strengthen its delivery of climate and weather services critical to national development.
In Q2, the Agency achieved significant milestones across service quality, digital transformation, and climate resilience initiatives.
a. International Certification and Modernisation GMet has secured ISO 9001:2015 certification for its Quality Management Systems, covering public weather, aviation, marine, and research services.
This underscores its commitment to globally accepted standards in climate service delivery.
b. Climate Atlas Deployment Through a strategic partnership with the Danish Meteorological Institute and Danish Embassy, GMet launched Ghana’s first national Climate Atlas.
This tool provides accessible, high-resolution climate projections to inform planning in agriculture, water, in frastructure, and disaster preparedness.
Plans are underway to downscale data for regional and district - level use.
c. Early Warning for All Roadmap Ghana has endorsed a national roadmap under the UN’s Early Warning for All (EW4All) initiative.
The roadmap will strengthen Ghana’s multi -hazard early warning infrastructure through inter-agency collaboration involving GMet, NADMO, Red Cross, and others.
d. Infrastructure and Tools Upgrade GMet is renovating its Central Analysis and Forecasting Office, abandoned for over 15 years, to host digital tools and technologies.
This aligns with efforts to modernise infrastructure and enhance e-climate service delivery.
Renovation works are 70% complete.
e. Operational Efficiency Boost The Agency has procured 20 operational vehicles to support field activities, including routine maintenance of weather stations.
This addresses long-standing logistical constraints.
f. Digital Alerts and Dissemination A Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) system has been integrated into GMet’s website.
This enables real-time multi-channel dissemination of warnings via mobile, radio, TV, and online platforms.
National operationalisation is being pursued in partnership with the NCA and disaster response agencies.
g. Capacity Building for Aviation and Forecasting Nineteen meteorologists have completed training and assessments for aeronautical certification, supported by the Danish government.
Certification is pending.
A resilient, science -driven climate information system remains essential to Ghana’s economic planning, disaster preparedness, and productivity across sectors.
The Ministry remains committed to supporting GMet in achieving these national imperatives.
GHANA POST (GP) Ghana Post continues to expand its role as a critical government service partner and logistics backbone: a. Expanding Service Mandates and Delivery Reach • Ongoing agency services include the nationwide delivery of chip -embedded passports (on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), DVLA driver’s licences, and bank cards for two major financial institutions • International delivery capacity has been significantly strengthened through agreements with United Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways • Strategic e -commerce partnerships are under negotiation with four major global and local platforms to anchor warehousing, trunking, and last-mile delivery services b. Strong Q1 Performance and Institutional Recovery • Ghana Post recorded GH¢69.7 million in revenue in Q1, far exceeding the GH¢43.7 million target • Longstanding financial obligations, including staff Provident Fund dues, GRA arrears, and legacy End-of-Service Benefit liabilities dating back to 2010, have been cleared • The passport delivery service launched in May has made 36,222 dispatches, with 22,643 successfully delivered to citizens across the country • Ghana Post has received the EMS Excellence Award , ranking first in Africa and among the top seven postal organisations globally.
A bronze medal will be presented during the UPU Congress in September 2025 c. Strategic Outlook and Innovation Agenda Ghana Post is repositioning itself to become a modern, green, and financially inclusive logistics player with the following planned updates: • A full automation of the Office of Exchange is underway to improve throughput, customs processing, and tracking • The Green Post strategy will introduce paperless systems and pilot electric motorcycles and vans as part of a broader sustainability agenda • A formal application is being prepared for a Bank of Ghana licence, enabling Ghana Post to operate financial services, remittance transfer, and digital savings products for underserved populations Ghana Post’s turnaround demonstrates the potential of state-owned enterprises to deliver reform-driven, customer-centric, and innovation-aligned public services.
POSTAL AND COURIER SERVICES REGULATORY COMMISSION (PCSRC) a. Licensing and Revenue Performance The PCSRC continues to intensify regulatory oversight of Ghana’s courier and postal sector.
• 22 new courier operators have been licensed • 89 licences have been renewed for existing operators b. Regulatory Enforcement and Sector Support The Commission is deepening sector enforcement while supporting industry reform: • A nationwide enforcement campaign is being planned with the Ghana Police Service to clamp down on unlicensed delivery operators • In partnership with GIZ, the Commission is rolling out capacity -building programmes for Ghana Post personnel • Stakeholder consultations have been completed to amend the Postal Services Act (Act 649) and its accompanying Legislative Instrument (LI 2205) to reflect evolving market dynamics, especially in digital commerce and logistics c. Outlook and Strategic Priorities The Commission is focused on strengthening national presence and expanding regulatory coverage: • Regional offices are planned for Tamale and Takoradi by the end of 2025 The PCSRC continues to reposition Ghana’s postal and courier sector for modern, secure, and well-regulated growth.
The Ministry fully supports these reforms as part of our broader strategy to improve service quality, protect consumers, and ensure that the logistics backbone of the digital economy is fit for purpose.
GHANA DIGITAL CENTRES LIMITED (GDCL) a. Digital Skills Development and Youth Empowerment Ghana Digital Centres Limited has advanced its core mandate of building a digitally skilled workforce through structured training and job-matching initiatives: • 219 young people have been trained this year in high -demand areas such as data analytics, software development, digital marketing, and soft skills • Beneficiaries were placed into hands -on internships through the Jumpstart Programme, which uses a Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) model to integrate skills with startup incubation b. Strengthening the Startup and Gig Ecosystem • 61 tech startups at various stages of growth have received support through GDCL-hosted programmes and ecosystem events • A national workshop co -hosted with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) engaged startups on their constraints, co -created a support framework, and informed GDCL’s innovation agenda • A Gig Economy Roundtable was held in partnership with GIZ to lay the groundwork for national regulation that ensures decent, inclusive, and sustainable digital work opportunities c. Infrastructure and Job Creation • The flagship Ghana ICT Hub Project, located at the Accra Digital Centre, is currently 34% complete.
Once operational, it will offer infrastructure for skills training, startup incubation, and innovation labs • GDCL has facilitated the creation of 250 new jobs in the IT -enabled services sector, leveraging its Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) clusters and subsidised infrastructure packages to attract global and local companies d. Strategic Outlook and Upcoming Projects GDCL is positioning itself as a cornerstone of Ghana’s digital transformation by scaling programmes and infrastructure: • Green energy initiatives are underway, including plans to install solar systems and EV charging infrastructure at the Digital Centre • A national Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Strategy is in development to position Ghana as a global BPO destination and to deepen job creation in the digital economy • GDCL is conducting a needs assessment to activate its facilities for participation in the 24 -Hour Economy , including improvements in lighting, security, and service hours • Expansion of the One Million Coders programme is ongoing, with an emphasis on digital entrepreneurship and employability-focused curricula The Ghana Digital Centres Limited remains a key enabler of Ghana’s digital skills pipeline, startup competitiveness, and inclusive job creation through innovation-focused public infrastructure.
Closing Remarks Distinguished colleagues, members of the press, and fellow citizens.
As we conclude this quarter’s update, let me reaffirm our core mission - to build a secure, inclusive, and innovation -driven digital economy that creates jobs, empowers citizens, and positions Ghana as a leader in Africa’s digital future.
The progress I have outlined today is not just a list of projects.
It is evidence of an administration that is governing with purpose and urgency.
• We are reforming laws to match the realities of today’s tech-driven world • We are investing in people, especially young people, to give them the tools to participate meaningfully in the digital economy • We are working across every region and with every stakeholder to ensure that the benefits of digitalisation are not a luxury for the few, but a basic right for all To the private sector: partner with us not just to profit, but to build .
To academia and civil society: work with us to innovate and hold us accountable .
To every Ghanaian: the digital future is yours.
And we are here to ensure it serves you.
Let me express my appreciation to the hardworking teams across our agencies (NCA, NITA, DPC, PCSRC, CSA, GIFEC, Ghana Post, GDCL) and all our partners and stakeholders.
You make the vision possible.
Our mission is not to keep things as they are, but to reshape them with intention and resolve.
Ghana’s digital future is already being built.
Let us build it together.
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MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITALISATION AT THE LAUNCH OF THE MS GEEK GHANA HELD AT THE GHANA INDIA KOFI ANNAN CENETER OF EXCELLENCE IN ICT ON 18TH JUNE 2024 Hon Minister Hon Deputy Minister Chief Director Heads of Institutions Distinguished Industry players Invited Guests Media Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning!
I am thrilled to welcome you to the media launch of the second edition of the Ms.
Today, we gather to celebrate the intersection of technology and gender empowerment.
We believe that women have the power to shape the future of technology and Government is committed to providing a platform for them to do so.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, there used to be a general perception that science studies were a preserve for boys.
But gradually, over the last two decades that perception is slowly changing, and the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation is putting in effort to help change that mindset by providing opportunities for Ghanaian girls to show that it is not all about beauty but also about thinking ability, tenacity and focus.
The use and adoption of ICT offers opportunities for growth and development and increasingly it’s been proven that digitization enables a country to leapfrog the development scale by utilizing ICT s to enhance, expand and quicken the delivery of education, transportation, finance, health and other 2 services to citizens.
International organisations such as United Nations, International Telecommunications Union, Digital Cooperation Organizations, African Telecommunications Union and Smart Africa Alliance among others are spearheading initiatives through the implementation of policies and initiatives to help developing countries to adopt and use ICT to close the gap between the developed and developing countries with emphasis on the promotion of gender equality and empowerment of women.
It has become obvious that there is the need for the full participation of women in the ICT sector to ensure total inclusiveness and respect for all human rights.
One of such programmes is the Girls In -ICT programme .
The GIICT celebration in Ghana gained its origin from the International Telecommunication Union’s (ITU) Resolution 70 which established the international Girls-In-ICT Day initiative in 2012 to address the Sustainable Development Goal 4 and 5.
The objective for the Initiative is to bridge the digital gender divide by encouraging and empowering girls and young women to consider studies and careers in the growing field of ICTs, enabling both girls and technology companies to reap the benefits of g reater female participation in the ICT ecosystem.
Ladies and gentlemen, the initiative has been scaled up since 2017 from a biannual celebration to a triennial celebration.
Twelve Thousand nine Hundred and eighty one (12, 981) girls and one thousand two hundred (1,200) teachers have been trained.
Forty Three (43) cyber labs have been built for various schools in the various regions and 1776 computers given to deserving pupils and teachers.
In terms of impact, beneficiaries have acquired new ICT skills, increased interest of girls in pursuing STEM progra mmes, equip ICT teachers with new skills.
Increased employable skills of beneficiaries at the tertiary level.
I am pleased to inform you that for the sustainability of the Initiative, we are in the process of restructuring the Girls in ICT Initiative into a Trust.
This is a legacy that will transcend beyond Governments.
Interestingly, during the celebrations last year, we chanced upon Miss Audrey Barkoh and Nana Yaa Yeboah who were beneficiaries of the Initiative in 2014.
They have both gained admission into the University pursuing programmes in Geomatic Engineering and Mathematics and Computer 3 Science.
They both served as Mentors in the GIICT Mentorship events in the Eastern Region.
Geek competition is as a result of the efforts of Girls in ICT Rwanda, a group of Rwandan women; young and old, who are passionate about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S TEM).
They came together in 2014 to organize Ms.
Geek Rwanda to inspire more girls to join STEM.
Geek Rwanda was adopted by the Smart Africa Alliance to give it an African feel and renamed Ms.
Geek Africa in 2017.
The Smart Africa Alliance has instituted the Ms.
Geek Africa competition and encourages its Member States to adopt the Initiative.
The competition seeks to encourage young women to develop ICT solutions to solve contemporary socioeconomic challenges.
For the past years, girls across the continent submit applications of technology-based solutions aimed at solving a specific problem affecting their community.
Ghana adopted this laudable initiative and organized its maiden Ms.
Geek Ghana contest in 2019 which sought to support women in tech nology to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Ladies and Gentlemen, due to the Covid outbreak, the Ms.
Geek Competion was suspended until 2023 when the Ministry presented its candidate, Miss Selasi Ama Domi-Kuwonu for the Ms.
Geek Africa competition held on the sidelines of Transform Africa Summit in Zimbabwe.
Domi-Kuwonu after a keen contest with her contemporaries, won and is the current Ms.
Geek Africa queen.
Her ICT solution “KASA CASH” is an offline system that enables the unlettered, physically challenged, unserved, and underserved communities to effortlessly perform financial services on their phones without third-party assistance.
Ladies and Gentlemen, you all agree that this ICT solution is very crucial to forestall impersonation and fraud and theft.
We will collaborate with interested parties to develop this prototype and hopefully get other sister countries to adopt this solution.
The other young ladies presented IT solutions on ‘femme entrepreneur’ from Niger, ‘Smart Miner Monitoring System’ from Rwanda, ‘Tekeleza to solve water crisis’ from Kenya, ‘Just Live’ from Zambia, ‘Management of solar power generation systems’ from Zimbabwe, and ‘Blood connect’ from Benin.
The Ministry has requested for innovative, scalable and feasible ICT solutions from young ladies between the ages of 13 to 21 across the country.
The deadline for the application is on 2nd July 2024.
The Ministry in collaboration with ICT hubs who will be responsible for assessing the initial entries and shortlisting the applicants.
Fifteen (15) shortlisted applications will be take n through a master class to finetune their projects.
There will be a grand finale where all contestants will present their projects to a panel where the panel will choose a winner.
The winner will be groomed and prepared for the Ms.
Geek Africa Contest during the Transform Africa Summit, Nairobi, Kenya in August 2024.
The top three winners will receive cash prizes and business training amongst others and most importantly for the Ministry, they will: • Be ambassadors of women and girls achievements in STEM.
• Encourage girls to develop their STEM skills • Encourage teenage girls to take up courses in physics, Chemistry, computer science and engineering • Encourage girls and women to participate in Ms.
Geek Ghana and submit feasible and scalable ICT solutions.
I encourage all young ladies within the age bracket to follow the instructions and submit your applications as requested on the application forms.
Applications and Guidelines can be accessed on the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisations website 21.
I call on interested parties and stakeholders to partner with us.
Be part of developing our young ladies, and join us as we work towards building capacity that will change the future workforce of Ghana in the ICT enabled environment.
And on that note, I duly declare the Ms.
Geek Ghana 2024 competition duly launched.
I wish all the girls who will participate in this exciting competition the best.
Remember to tell your friends that we need you to start thinking ICT.
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SAMUEL NARTEY GEORGE, MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATION, DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATIONS GHANA–ITALY COOPERATION ON CYBERSECURITY STAKEHOLDER WORKSHOP AT THE FIESTA ROYAL HOTEL Distinguished representatives of the Government of Italy, Partners from Cyber 4.0 Cybersecurity Competence Center, Participants, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning.
It is an honour to address this distinguished gathering as we advance Ghana and Italy’s cooperation on cybersecurity, an engagement that reflects our shared commitment to securing the digital future of our economies, our people, and the global community.
Ghana appreciates Italy’s role in enhancing this collaboration that will, overall, boost capacity building and awareness creation on cybersecurity and further support our endeavour to lead Africa in cybersecurity excellence.
Ghana’s digital transformation agenda continues to expand rapidly, driven by investments in connectivity, innovation and digital public infrastructure.
As this transformation accelerates, cybersecurity has become a central pillar of our national developmen t strategy essential for safeguarding trust, protecting critical systems and enabling sustainable economic growth.
Between January and March 2026 alone, the National Computer emergency response team has recorded 3,500 incidents, with increasing reports of malware activity, ransomware attempts and attacks targeting Critical Information Infrastructure (CII).
The rise in cross-border cyber threats further underscores the importance of structured international cooperation, such as the partnership we are strengthening today.
In response, Ghana has intensified enforcement efforts.
From January 2026 to date, several coordinated operations have led to the arrest of multiple individuals involved in cyber -related crimes, including online fraud networks and identity theft syndicate s. These actions build on the broader momentum since 2025, where hundreds of cybercrime -related arrests have been made through collaboration between the Cyber Security Authority and other law enforcement agencies and international partners.
This demonstrates Ghana’s firm commitment not only to prevention but also to detection, disruption, and prosecution of cybercriminal activity.
Distinguished guests, at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, we are implementing a comprehensive set of flagship programmes that place cybersecurity at the core of our digital agenda.
The One Million Coders Programme is a key national initiative aimed at building a future -ready workforce.
Beyond coding, the programme integrates secure software development practices and cybersecurity awareness, ensuring that the next generation of Ghanaian developers build resilient and secure digital systems.
Similarly, the Girls in ICT Programme continues to play a transformative role in expanding digital inclusion and empowering young girls with critical technology skills.
As part of this initiative, cybersecurity awareness and digital safety are being embedd ed to ensure that participants are not only users of technology, but also informed and responsible digital citizens.
In addition, we are strengthening regulatory and institutional frameworks to enhance trust in the digital ecosystem.
This includes the certification and licensing of cybersecurity service providers, which is critical to ensuring standards, professionalism, and accountability within the industry.
We are also advancing efforts to identify, designate, and protect Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) across the 13 CII sectors of the economy.
The protection of these 2 systems remains a top national priority, given their importance to national security, economic stability, and public safety.
Furthermore, the Cyber Security Authority continues to expand its operational capabilities, particularly through CERT-GH, to enhance incident detection, response, and recovery across both public and private sectors.
Key to all these is capacity building to enhance the skills of stakeholders in cybersecurity related matters and to support cybersecurity development in the country at large.
This is why this partnerships event is essential as it will enable knowledge exchange, capacity development, and the sharing of best practices, while strengthening our collective ability to respond to an increasingly complex threat landscape.
Distinguished ladies and gentlemen, cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.
It requires collaboration across governments, industry, academia, and international partners.
Ghana remains committed to deepening this collaboration not only as a beneficiary, but as a proactive contributor to regional and global cybersecurity efforts.
Through this partnership, we look forward to advancing practical solutions, strengthening institutional capacities, and building a secure and resilient digital future for all.
I thank you for your attention and wish you fruitful deliberations.
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