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How Ghanaians Use ICT4D in Ghana to Improve the Country

Ghanaians are using ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development) to accelerate social and economic development by improving access to information, opportunities, and services, and by promoting innovation and efficiency in various sectors. Some examples include:

  • Agriculture: ICTs are being used to improve the efficiency and productivity of smallholder farmers, through the use of precision agriculture technologies such as remote sensing and GPS-based farming tools.
  • Financial inclusion: ICTs are being used to expand access to financial services, including mobile banking and other digital financial technologies, which can help to increase financial inclusion and improve the lives of people who are unbanked or underbanked.
  • Education: ICTs are being used to improve the quality of education and expand access to learning opportunities, through the use of e-learning platforms and other digital tools.
  • Healthcare: ICTs are being used to improve access to healthcare and health information, through the use of telemedicine and other digital health technologies.
  • Infrastructure: ICTs are being used to improve infrastructure, including transportation and energy systems, through the use of smart city technologies and other digital innovations.
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Published on: Jan 06 2025 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
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What Can 8 USAID DECAs Tell Us About National Digital Ecosystems?

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Published on: Oct 16 2024 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
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Published on: Oct 09 2024 by Guest Writer - 2 Comments
African countries have often trailed behind other regions in technological innovation. From the adoption of the telephone, electricity, and even the Internet, the...
6 Insights on African National Data Protection and Security Practices

6 Insights on African National Data Protection and Security Practices

Published on: Jul 10 2024 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on 6 Insights on African National Data Protection and Security Practices
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10 Examples of Successful African e-Government Digital Services

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Published on: Jan 24 2024 by Wayan Vota - 5 Comments
What are African e-Government Services? African countries are implementing a diverse range of e-Government services, aiming to improve service delivery, enhance...
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Published on: Sep 04 2023 by Wayan Vota - 6 Comments
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8 Innovative Educational Technology Projects in Ghana You Should Know About

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Published on: Mar 22 2023 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Educational technology is enhancing teaching and learning outcomes across the African continent. Looking at Ghana, in West Africa, teachers and parents can use...
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Published on: Jan 09 2023 by Wayan Vota - 3 Comments
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Government Services Digitalisation: A New Digital Divide in Ghana

Government Services Digitalisation: A New Digital Divide in Ghana

Published on: Dec 29 2022 by Guest Writer - Comments Off on Government Services Digitalisation: A New Digital Divide in Ghana
In Ghana, successive governments across the political divide continue to demonstrate commitment to prioritizing the use of information and communication technology...
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Published on: Aug 29 2022 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
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