Germany deepens digital partnership with Ghana, supporting AI, startups, and data initiatives to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and technological transformation.
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its digital partnership with Ghana, focusing on driving innovation, entrepreneurship and digital transformation.
In a meeting with Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP) Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, German officials outlined plans to support Ghana’s digital agenda through a digital dialogue initiative.
This initiative aims to foster collaboration between German and Ghanaian stakeholders in key areas:
- Academia: Promoting research and development in digital technologies.
- Innovation: Supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Ghana’s ICT sector.
- Digitization: Encouraging the adoption of digital technologies in various industries.
Hon. Samuel Nartey George expressed gratitude to the German Ambassador, Daniel Krull, for the support received from the German Embassy and GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit).
The Minister emphasized the importance of international partnerships in driving Ghana’s digital transformation, highlighting efforts to:
- Develop a national data repository
- Deploy AI-powered solutions
- Establish community information centers
The German government’s support is part of its broader digital diplomacy efforts, aiming to promote digital transformation, innovation and entrepreneurship in Ghana.