Ghana Begins Second Batch of Girls-in-ICT Training in Savannah Region
The programme is designed to strengthen participants’ digital capabilities, with training covering information technology, coding and other emerging technologies. It also aims to prepare girls to explore opportunities within the growing digital economy.
Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations has commenced the second batch of training under its National Girls-in-ICT (GIICT) Programme in the Savannah Region, as part of efforts to equip young girls with digital skills and encourage greater participation in the technology sector.
The six-day training programme runs from November 9 to November 14, 2026, across selected centres in the region. The designated training locations include Yamoransa Lab in West Gonja, D/A Primary School in North Gonja, the Assembly Hall in Bole and St. Augustine Junior High School (JHS) in Sawla.
The programme is designed to strengthen participants’ digital capabilities, with training covering information technology, coding and other emerging technologies. It also aims to prepare girls to explore opportunities within the growing digital economy.
Through the initiative, the ministry is seeking to encourage more girls to develop technology skills and pursue opportunities in the digital sector, helping to address the gender gap in technology participation.
