Ghana has officially set the stage to become Africa’s leading digital trade hub with the launch of the 2025 National ICT Week Celebration, spearheaded by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA).
The launch took place at NITA headquarters in Accra under the theme: “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub—Innovation, Policy and Partnerships for the Future.”
Addressing the press, Director-General of NITA, Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor declared the nation’s bold ambition to transition from digital participation to digital leadership across the continent.
“Our ambition is not just to be digitally active, but to be digitally competitive. This year’s ICT Week serves both as a celebration of our achievements and a clarion call for renewed commitment,” he said.
Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor explained that the theme reflects the global shift towards digital economies, driven by technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and cloud computing.
The Director-General of NITA emphasised that digital trade was no longer a luxury, but a lifeline, a force for economic inclusion and empowerment.
He noted that Ghana was well-positioned to lead this transformation, citing its strategic geographical location, progressive digital policies, innovative tech talent, and robust public-private partnerships as foundational pillars for this vision.
“Key national initiatives including the Digital Economy Policy, Cybersecurity Act, and programs like Girls-in-ICT and One-Million Coders demonstrate Ghana’s readiness to compete on the global digital stage”, he added.
Scheduled for August 25–29, the 2025 ICT Week will feature a four-day line-up of high-impact events designed to drive national conversations, showcase innovation, and announce strategic digital initiatives.
Highlights of the week will include a Startup Pitch Session and an ICT Exhibition, offering young innovators and established companies a platform to present their digital solutions and forge strategic partnerships.
The event is expected to significantly impact Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), align with the objectives of AfCFTA and Smart Africa, and strengthen public-private collaborations.
It will also help to enhance digital market access for SMEs, serve as a national roadmap for data governance and AI integration, and boost regional cooperation and institutional capacity.
Reinforcing the theme’s third pillar – Partnerships – Dr. Kevor called on governments, investors, academia and development partners to collaborate in shaping a digitally inclusive Africa.
“The path to becoming Africa’s digital trade hub cannot be traveled alone,” he said, adding “We need partnerships that build infrastructure, harmonise policies and empower our people.”
He concluded by acknowledging the support of international partners such as the World Bank, GIZ and the African Development Bank, whose contributions have been vital to Ghana’s ongoing digital transformation.
By Bernice Bessey & Mckenzee Manlupig
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