Communications Minister Urges Inclusive Digital Growth at Ghana Digital Economy and Strategy (GDES) Launch
The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Honourable Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, has urged inclusive digital growth at the launch of Ghana Digital Economy and Strategy.
The policy aims to leverage digital technologies to foster economic growth, improve public services, and ensure equitable access to digital resources.
She made the remarks when she addressed the media in Accra today.
Hon. Owusu-Ekuful described the policy which focuses on digital entrepreneurship as a transformative moment in the nation’s push towards a technologically inclusive future.
“The Fourth Industrial Revolution presents both opportunities and challenges. This strategy ensures we harness technology to create sustainable jobs and improve service delivery”, she said
The communications minister emphasized that Ghana’s digital agenda aims to ensure equal access to broadband internet connectivity throughout the country.
“The Government has implemented policies to ensure every communications user has equal access to public and private digital services, regardless of their service provider”, she added.
She mentioned that the implementation of the Ghana.gov portal, which integrates public services, and the Citizens App, allowing access via smartphones, are designed to enhance efficiency and transparency.
“These tools demonstrate how digitalisation can improve lives and build trust in governance”, the Minister noted.
She mentioned that digital technologies come with their own attendant challenges, such as mobile fraud, abuse, attacks, misinformation, among others.
“To combat these, the policy includes plans for public awareness campaigns using local dialects. Being aware is being empowered”, Hon. Owusu-Ekuful stated.
She added that by consolidating gains made in digital infrastructure, the Government hopes to unlock value in areas such as education, healthcare, and entrepreneurship.
“Together, we can build a digital economy that benefits every Ghanaian,” Hon. Owusu-Ekuful said.
Source: MOI (PR Unit)
