Ghana has called for stronger international cooperation, increased investment in digital infrastructure and more equitable access to emerging technologies to ensure that developing economies benefit from the global digital transformation.
The country’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, made the call at the Doha Ministerial Roundtable in Qatar, highlighting the need for digital development to prioritise inclusion, partnerships and practical action.
George warned that a new digital divide is emerging around access to computing power, quality data and the capacity to develop advanced technologies. He said these gaps could limit the ability of innovators in developing countries to participate in the artificial intelligence (AI) economy.
Illustrating the challenge, he cited the example of a young Ghanaian innovator in Accra with a promising AI idea but limited access to computing resources and financing. He stressed that while talent is widely available, access to opportunities and resources remains uneven.
The minister called for international cooperation that moves beyond traditional assistance to include investment in digital infrastructure, technology transfer, skills development and fair access to emerging technologies.
He also emphasised the importance of partnerships between governments, development institutions and private-sector organisations in addressing financing and capacity gaps that constrain digital development in emerging economies.
With preparations advancing towards the launch of the Doha Ministerial Declaration, Ghana urged participating countries to ensure the document produces measurable outcomes rather than remaining a statement of intent. The country called for practical partnerships that address the infrastructure, financing and capacity needs of developing economies.
George reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to working with other member states and international partners to advance shared digital development priorities.
