The focal point of this year’s conference is a profound exploration of strategies to foster resilience through the integration of technology and the embracing of humanism. With an overarching goal of contributing to sustainable development, the event will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on the intersection of technology and human values.

A key agenda item is the examination of strategies to harness the potential of the digital economy, emphasizing the need for enhanced digital literacy in response to the rapidly changing technological landscape. By addressing these critical topics, the conference aims to contribute valuable insights to promote sustainable growth and development.

The outcomes of the conference deliberations will be meticulously documented and presented to relevant authorities for potential policy interventions, ensuring that the wealth of knowledge shared during the event translates into actionable initiatives.

The grand opening ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, will be graced by the presence of His Excellency President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Joining him will be esteemed figures such as the Chancellor, Mrs. Mary Chinery-Hesse; Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo; Minister of Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu Ekuful; and Vice-Rector, Research Tallinn University, Professor Katrin Niglas.

The conference, designed to address challenges faced by institutions, seeks to underscore the importance of developing resilience, leveraging technology, and promoting human values and dignity. In a nod to the current global landscape, the event will be accessible both in-person and virtually, ensuring widespread participation.

The 75th Annual New Year School and Conference is slated to conclude on Thursday, January 11, 2024. The organizers anticipate that the insights generated during this milestone event will set the stage for transformative advancements in both academia and national development.

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She also called on parents to shift attention from wishing their children to become medical doctors, Teachers, Journalists among other established professions to becoming Software developers, Application Specialists and programmers among other well paying sectors in the ICT arena.

The Minister of Communication therefore called for a “renewal of minds” especially for the Girl child’s involvement in ICT as the Nation moved to achieve components of the SDGs.

Ms Owusu-Ekuful speaking at the climax of the 2019 National Girls in ICT celebration said ICT was not a complex area of pursuit as perceived by sections of society, but with discipline, determination and commitment it was possible to achieve a country full of women in ICT.

The National Girls in ICT Celebration was on the theme: “Expand Horizons, Change Attitudes” and was to communicate the need for the girl child to venture into the growing sector that offered rewarding job opportunities.

In all, 600 girls, drawn from nine districts in the Western Region took part in the programme.

The International Telecommunications Union initiated the project to bring on board more girls and women into the IT space and work at ending the seemingly increasing gap between men and women in the sector.

The Sector Minister said a strategic and systematic approach was adopted by the Ministry to realise the vision of more girls in that sector,” already, more than 4000 girls were exposed to the subject area while coding was added to the various programmes of study “.

“We are also looking at Mentorship for these girls to link them up with world renowned women in the digital space as well as clearing misconceptions associated with the study of the subject… It is not the case that ICT makes learner antisocial”.

Ms. Ursula called on Academia, stakeholders and Councillors to begin orienting the Girl child to appreciate the subject area, take interest and pursue career courses in that regard.

The day was institutionalised and would be marked twice in any given year. In December, the Central Region, would hold the second edition.

Outstanding girls, teachers, and coordinators were presented with computers and other learning materials.

Mr Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah, the Western Regional Minister said the young female engineers at Atuabo Gas Plant, increased the number of females in Technical and Vocational training.

He said the world was running a digital epoch and no one including women must be left out.

Source: GNA

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Speaking at a two-day Ghana Digital Roadmap Conference organized in Accra recently by the Government of Ghana, she said: “Though Ghana has to improve in some areas, with the stability that we have and our geographical location, we are strategically positioned to become a digital hub”.

She said that in order for the country to become a digital hub there is the need for a bold; aspirational and ambitious national vision that looks beyond our limitations and challenges.

“We need a shared vision, backed by strong leadership, a blueprint with a robust plan to ensure outcomes are predictable and sustainable and not accidental successes that cannot be replicated.”

She added that the National vision must be felt by citizens at all levels. It must be a shared vision that is effectively communicated to all corners of society with every citizen having a feeling of inclusion in the national building agenda. She recalled the era of her childhood when Ghana changed to right-hand driving and there was a collective excitement and responsibility when all chanted “enyifa nyifa nan yin”.

Ms. Mintah commended government on the significant strides made and urged for the need to continue creating the enabling environment for businesses and budding entrepreneurs to thrive.

Touching on technology the IT consultant said: “technology is only an enabler and not a driver and therefore we need to understand what problems we need to solve, understand the processes, the people and policy environment first, to avoid just throwing expensive technology solutions at our problems” she also stated that it is imperative that we “Think Global and Know Local” to ensure we adopt and develop technologies that would yield maximum impact in our environment.

The two-day Ghana Digital Roadmap Conference organized under the auspices of the Office of the Vice President and the Minister of Communications was on the theme, “Moving Ghana beyond aid: Expanding the local digital economy” brought together industry players to contribute to the development of a digital roadmap for the country.

Also in attendance were speakers and contributors with experience in the development of technology roadmaps as well as panel discussions on the impact of Digital Roadmaps on the economies of countries.

West Blue Consulting a Ghanaian owned company is an industry leader in software development and Trade Facilitation.

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