The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George (MP), has reaffirmed government’s commitment to developing policies that will support content creators to fully harness digital platforms for economic growth and job creation.
He made this known when a delegation from the Business and Financial Times (B&FT), led by its Board Chair, Dr. Edith Danquah, paid a courtesy call on him in Accra today.
The discussions focused on shaping a policy framework to regulate and guide Ghana’s growing content creation industry without stifling innovation.
The Minister highlighted ongoing engagements with TikTok, including a training programme for Ghanaian creators scheduled for October, which aims to build their capacity in monetization, algorithm use, and reach optimization.
He revealed plans underway by the Ministry to establish a payment gateway that will enable creators across the country to receive earnings directly.
“We see huge potential for job creation in the creative digital space. By driving down data prices, improving access, and supporting monetization structures, we are building an ecosystem where content creators can thrive. But alongside this, we must have policies that encourage responsible use of digital platforms,” Hon. George stated.
The Minister welcomed the initiative, assuring B&FT of the Ministry’s readiness to collaborate on platforms that advance innovation, protect creators, and promote Ghana’s digital transformation agenda.
The B&FT team shared plans to host a “Creators Summit” later this year, aimed at bringing together policymakers, creators, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on opportunities and challenges within the digital creative economy.
Dr. Edith Danquah emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Ministry to ensure the summit makes a meaningful contribution to shaping national digital policy.
