The Tony Blair Institute’s recent visit to Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), centered on strategic support and partnership in technology, data governance and innovation. A key highlight of the discussion was the remarkable success of the One Million Coders program, which has attracted an overwhelming 50,000 applications.
Scaling Up the Program
The Minister expressed his intention to scale up the program, aiming to reach 2 million participants and potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of students across public and private universities and institutions. This ambitious plan underscores the program’s potential to drive digital transformation and innovation in Ghana.
Partnerships and Training
Hon. Nartey George is exploring partnerships with organizations like ALX, Google, and Mastercard Foundation to provide training and resources. The program’s focus on in-person training sessions and rigorous certification processes aims to ensure international standards and attract Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) opportunities.
Goals and Impact
The One Million Coders program aligns with Ghana’s vision for a digital future, promoting economic growth, innovation and job creation. With its impressive start, the program is poised to make a significant impact on the country’s digital landscape.
The delegation led by the Country Director, Sam Mensah-Baah reaffirmed the Tony Blair Institutes continued collaboration with the Government of Ghana and with the Hon Minister in delivering His Excellency the President’s AI and Digital Transformation Agenda
