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Ghana, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Explore Digital Cooperation Opportunities

Ghana, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Explore Digital Cooperation Opportunities
Monday, 19 May 2025 14:05

The engagement marks a significant step toward deepening U.S.-Ghana digital cooperation, positioning Ghana as a strategic partner in the evolving global digital economy.

Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has engaged in high-level talks with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to explore partnerships in the digital economy. The discussions, announced on May 16, took place during a courtesy visit by a U.S. delegation led by Madam Kendra Gaither, President of the U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-Africa Business Center, to Samuel Nartey George (MP), Ghana’s Minister overseeing digital affairs.

Minister George reiterated Ghana’s commitment to building a digitally inclusive and data-driven economy, emphasizing the vital role of emerging technologies such as AI, agritech, and healthtech in driving sustainable development and economic transformation.

The meeting underscored Ghana’s rising profile as a digital innovation hub and highlighted shared priorities for cooperation between both countries. Key focus areas included expanding digital infrastructure, advancing artificial intelligence, developing strong data governance frameworks, and strengthening cybersecurity resilience.

Both parties acknowledged the importance of robust data governance to ensure privacy and public trust. They committed to pursuing areas of mutual interest that would promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic opportunity.

The meeting forms part of the Ghanaian government’s broader push for international cooperation in advancing its digital transformation agenda—an effort seen as central to the country’s socioeconomic development. In recent weeks, Ghana has deepened strategic digital ties with countries such as India, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Israel, and Denmark.

This growing global engagement reflects confidence in Ghana’s digital trajectory, bolstered by the impressive performance of its ICT sector. In 2022, the sector contributed 21 billion cedis (approximately $1.36 billion) to the national GDP, around 4% of the economy, up from just 4.4 billion cedis in 2016. The surge highlights the sector’s growing role in driving innovation, employment, and inclusive growth.

Hikmatu Bilali

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