Ghana, US deepen digital cooperation

Ghana and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in digital technology, cybersecurity, investment and innovation.

This follows a courtesy call by the incoming US Ambassador to Ghana, Mr. Faris Asad, on the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George.

Mr. George highlighted Ghana’s ambition to establish itself as a strategic destination for technology investment in Africa, pointing to the country’s expanding digital infrastructure, skilled human resource base and strategic geographical location as key advantages.

He further emphasised the need to extend 5G connectivity beyond major urban centres, improve access to affordable entry-level smartphones and strengthen Ghana’s capacity in cybersecurity and emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI).

The Minister stressed the importance of building local technical expertise through skills development, technology training and research partnerships, noting the need for international cooperation to translate digital investments into sustainable economic opportunities for Ghanaians.

Discussions centred on strengthening Ghana-US collaboration in digital infrastructure development, with particular attention to data centre investments, cloud computing and potential partnerships with global technology companies, including Amazon and its cloud computing subsidiary, Amazon Web Services (AWS).

The two sides also explored opportunities for technology transfer, job creation and collaboration with Ghanaian educational and research institutions to build local expertise and ensure that investments in the technology sector deliver tangible benefits to the Ghanaian economy.

The meeting also served as a formal introduction of Mr. Asad to the Minister ahead of his assumption of office.