Ghana is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for digital trade and innovation, with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) announcing bold plans to transform the country into a continental leader in the digital economy.
The acting Director-General of NITA, Mark-Oliver Kevor, made the pledge during the launch of the 2025 National Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Week in Accra. He described the event as a “pivotal moment” in Ghana’s digital journey and a signal that the country is ready to take a leadership role in Africa’s fast-growing digital trade ecosystem.
The week-long ICT Week is scheduled for August 25 to 28, 2025, under the theme: “Ghana as Africa’s Digital Trade Hub: Innovation, Policy, and Partnerships for the Future.” According to Mr. Kevor, the theme reflects both Ghana’s progress and its ambition to become a hub for ideas, technologies, and services that will drive the continent’s digital transformation.
He highlighted several factors positioning Ghana as a digital leader: its strategic geographical location, a young and innovative population, progressive digital policies, and expanding public–private partnerships. He said these assets, combined with government investments in broadband infrastructure, cybersecurity, e-government platforms, and the national ID system, are building a strong foundation for the country’s ambitions.
Mr. Kevor added that this year’s ICT Week would serve both as a celebration of achievements so far and as a rallying point for renewed commitment. “Our vision is to see Ghana become a leading digital trade hub in Africa—a regional centre where ideas, technologies, services, and innovations converge and thrive,” he said.
The four-day programme will include panel discussions, exhibitions, policy framework launches, and startup pitch sessions. Among the highlights will be the unveiling of Ghana’s Digital Trust Framework and an e-commerce guidebook aimed at creating confidence in online transactions.
Discussions will also focus on how Ghana can leverage the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to expand digital trade, promote cross-border mobile money and fintech solutions, and implement a national data exchange and governance framework powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Mr. Kevor explained that the ICT Week would bring together stakeholders from government, private sector, academia, and civil society to craft a shared roadmap for building a connected, inclusive, and secure digital economy. He stressed that one of the key objectives is to integrate Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) into the digital economy, enabling them to scale across African markets using technology.
On partnerships, the NITA boss noted that collaboration is central to Ghana’s digital transformation journey. He urged young people, entrepreneurs, and innovators to actively participate in ICT Week activities, stressing that digital transformation “is ultimately about people, not machines.”
Industry observers say Ghana’s digital push is timely, given the increasing importance of technology in trade, financial inclusion, and cross-border commerce. If successful, Ghana could position itself as a regional hub for digital services, competing with bigger economies like South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria in the digital space.
The event is expected to attract regional and international participants, including tech companies, policymakers, development partners, and startups. For Ghana, ICT Week 2025 is not just a conference—it is an opportunity to showcase its progress, forge partnerships, and cement its role in shaping the future of Africa’s digital economy.
