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Ghana, Denmark Explore Digitalization and Innovation Partnership to Boost Development

Ghana, Denmark Explore Digitalization and Innovation Partnership to Boost Development
Wednesday, 16 April 2025 20:42

This partnership could help Ghana in its digitalization agenda, improve service delivery, enhance climate resilience, and build a greener, smarter economy. By aligning with a partner like Denmark, Ghana is expanding its capacity to tackle complex development challenges through technology-driven, inclusive solutions.

On April 11, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, held talks with a Danish Embassy delegation led by Ambassador Tom Norring. The meeting explored opportunities for collaboration in digitalization, innovation, and climate resilience, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and draw on Denmark’s global expertise in technology and sustainable development.

The meeting highlighted the growing role of Techplomacy—the intersection of technology, diplomacy, and international cooperation—as a driving force in shaping Ghana’s digital future.

Ghana aims to adopt Danish GovTech platforms like cBrain’s F2 and eBoks to improve public service access. The partnership also supports Ghana’s green transition by leveraging Denmark’s expertise in renewable energy and eco-friendly technologies. Denmark’s experience in entrepreneurship and digital startups could help grow Ghana’s local tech industry. Ghana also seeks to collaborate with the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) to enhance GMet’s weather forecasting and climate data systems, improving climate resilience and disaster preparedness.

Ghana has made progress in digital governance but still faces key challenges. According to the 2024 UN E-Government Development Index, which measures how effectively governments use digital technologies to deliver public services, Ghana ranks 108th out of 193 countries, highlighting gaps in service delivery, infrastructure, and online access despite ongoing efforts.

In contrast, Denmark ranks 1st, reflecting its leadership in digital public services, strong infrastructure, and high citizen engagement. Ghana’s partnership with Denmark offers a chance to gain technical expertise and insights to build more efficient, inclusive digital systems. Strengthening such collaborations can help Ghana accelerate its digital transformation and improve its global ranking.

This engagement marks a significant step toward future Ghana–Denmark tech cooperation, with potential to deliver long-term benefits across public service delivery, climate resilience, and innovation-led growth.

Hikmatu Bilali

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