By: Robert Annor
The
Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP) has hosted a high-level World Bank
delegation aimed at advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda. The
delegation was led by Michel Rogy, Regional Practice Director for Digital
Development; Jana Kunicová, Program Manager for Digital Transformation; and
Steve Davenport, Senior Digital Governance Specialist, representing Sector
Minister Samuel Nartey George.

On
the first day of the mission, the team engaged with the GDAP Project
Coordination Unit and conducted a technical visit to the Cyber Security
Authority’s National CERT facility.
Discussions
focused on enhancing Ghana’s competitiveness in artificial intelligence,
expanding digital job opportunities, improving public-sector digitalisation,
and strengthening cybersecurity resilience.

The
World Bank delegation commended the Ministry of Communications, Digital
Technology and Innovations and the GDAP team for the progress made and
reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s digital transformation
initiatives.