The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has shared the Ministry’s plans to use technology to support other government ministries and help young people in Ghana.
He explained that the Ministry wants to work behind the scenes, like the “wind in the sails” of the government, by offering digital tools and data to make other programs successful.
For example, the Ministry provides weather information to help the Ministry of Agriculture improve food production. It also partners with other ministries to help them use technology in their projects.
The Minister highlighted areas where they hope to work together, such as including digital skills training in existing programs like the One Million Coders initiative.
He also spoke about encouraging new business ideas, especially in farming and food processing. New technologies like drones and data analysis will be promoted to help industries work faster and better.
These plans were shared during a meeting with the African Council of Graduates, led by its CEO and founder, Thamsanqa Maqubela. They discussed ways to support graduates and young people through technology and job creation programs.
The Minister also talked about creating a strong space for innovation. The government plans to launch incubator and accelerator programs to support startups and small businesses.
He revealed that $50 million from the Fintech Development Fund would be invested in these businesses to help them grow and attract more investors.
To make sure these efforts continue in the future, the Minister plans to back them with a law passed by parliament. He believes this partnership approach will help grow the economy, improve education, and make life better for everyone in Ghana.
During the meeting, the African Council of Graduates suggested signing a formal agreement with the Ministry. They hope to work together in areas like digital training, youth job creation, and using drone technology in farming.
They also proposed programs to train students in digital skills before they graduate to help reduce unemployment.
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