Ghana Marks World Telecommunication Day with Call for Gender Equality in Tech

 Ghana Marks World Telecommunication Day with Call for Gender Equality in Tech


Accra – In a spirited celebration of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, Ghana’s Communications Minister, Mr. Samuel Nartey George, delivered a strong message: the digital revolution must include women, or it will leave the nation behind.


Addressing a packed audience in Accra, the minister painted a vivid picture of gender disparities in the tech space. Globally, women lag behind men in internet access, mobile phone ownership, and careers in ICT. In Ghana and across Sub-Saharan Africa, the gap is even wider. Only 30% of women in the Least Developed Countries use the internet, and women are significantly underrepresented in tech professions.


"This isn’t just a digital gap—it’s an opportunity gap," the minister said. "Our digital future must be built for everyone, not just the privileged few."


To tackle this, he pointed to initiatives like the Girls-in-ICT Programme, which equips young girls with digital and STEM skills. He called on public and private sectors to invest in targeted programs and inclusive policies to empower women in technology.


Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, Acting Director General of the National Communications Authority, echoed the commitment to inclusivity, promising broad consultation in the rollout of future digital regulations.


The theme for this year, "Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development," served as a timely reminder that innovation without inclusion is progress only in part.


Story by: Mary Bempah

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