The Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation has launched the Ms. Geek Ghana 2024 Competition, aimed at empowering young women in the field of ICT.

The competition aims to alter the mindset of young girls about the adoption of ICT and provide them with digital skills. This aligns with the objectives of SDG goal 5, which aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

The Ministry is dedicated to emphasizing the contributions that women make to the technology sector. Additionally, it will provide young girls with a chance to demonstrate their abilities.

The competition is opened to females aged 13 to 21 years to submit a technology-driven solution targeting the fundamental difficulties encountered in Ghana and Africa as a whole.

Nevertheless, the sector Minister, Mrs. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful urged stakeholders to support the competition in order to promote greater participation of girls in the fields of science and technology.

The shortlisted applicants will participate in a masterclass and thereafter present their solutions to a panel.

In addition to representing Ghana at the Ms. Geek Africa Competition, the winner will also get monetary prizes and business support, among other benefits.

The deadline for submitting the application is July 18, 2024. Individuals who are interested can submit their contributions by visiting the website www.moc.gov.gh or by sending an email to msgeek@moc.gov.gh