Bawumia’s policies are tailored to steer Ghana towards a future-ready economy -Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey Lauds Bawumia’s Ambitious Plans for Digital Ghana
Ishaq Kyei-Brobbey, an NPP Strategic Communicator, has outlined Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s vision for Ghana should he become president. A key highlight of his plan is training 1 million youth in digital skills to prepare them for the fourth industrial revolution.
Speaking on The Punch on Kessben Election Avenue with Lawyer Gyan, Kyei-Brobbey emphasized the critical role of digitalization in global economic transformation. He noted, “In 2016, the global digital economy was valued at $11.5 trillion. By 2022, the U.S. digital economy alone was worth $4.27 trillion, while China’s digital economy accounts for 43% of its GDP.
However, the entire African continent’s digital economy is just $3.1 trillion. This shows the massive potential Ghana can tap into.”
He added, “Ghana missed out on the first three industrial revolutions, but now is the time to seize opportunities in the digital era”. Dr. Bawumia’s plan to train the youth aligns perfectly with this vision, equipping them with employable skills and creating avenues to work remotely for global companies.
Addressing women entrepreneurs, Kyei-Brobbey revealed that the NPP plans to establish a fund specifically for women, rather than a traditional bank. “Just like we have GETFund for education and infrastructure funds for roads, the Trade and Empowerment Fund will provide financial support for women to expand their businesses”. Unlike traditional banks, this fund will operate with simplified requirements, such as the Ghana Card, making it more accessible.
On small and medium enterprises (SMEs), he highlighted that 92% of Ghana’s businesses are SMEs, contributing 70% of the nation’s GDP and 85% of manufacturing jobs. Supporting SMEs, he said, is essential for sustainable economic growth.
Kyei-Brobbey also shed light on Dr. Bawumia’s plans for agriculture, which include a district-wide agricultural mechanization program to provide farmers with the necessary equipment. This initiative aims to boost food production, ensuring surplus supply for both local consumption and export.
On renewable energy, he disclosed plans to invest in solar power, aiming to generate 2,000 megawatts of energy through solar farms. He said, “This will ensure every district has access to solar energy, reducing dependence on hydroelectric power and lowering electricity costs for Ghanaians”.
He stated, Bawumia’s transportation policy, will introduce solar-powered electric buses to ease pressure on fuel consumption and reduce the importation of spare parts. He noted that 100 buses have already been procured under this initiative.
In a bid to streamline government operations, Bawumia plans to cut the number of ministers to 50, significantly reducing public expenditure.
Kyei-Brobbey concluded that Bawumia’s policies are tailored to steer Ghana towards a future-ready economy. “From digital skills training to renewable energy and SME support, these plans are not just promises but strategic moves to position Ghana as a leader in Africa’s economic transformation”.
Story by: Joyce Owusu Dankwah
