Ghana Prioritizes Data Synchronization to Drive Digital Transformation
Ghana’s Minister Sam George stresses data synchronization’s role in economic growth, with UK backing efforts to enhance digital transformation and innovation.
The Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon Sam Nartey George (MP), has emphasized the importance of data synchronization in Ghana. This move is expected to drive the country’s digital transformation and foster economic growth.
Data synchronization is the process of ensuring that multiple copies of a dataset remain consistent across different systems or locations.
Hon Sam George said this when the UK high commissioner and her team Paid a courtesy call on him in the Ministry’s Conference Room in Accra last Friday, 7th February, 2025.
According to him, data synchronization is crucial in Ghana for accurate and up-to-date data which enables policymakers and stakeholders to make informed decisions.
Hon. Sam Nartey George was confident that Synchronized data will enable government agencies and institutions to provide better services to citizens.
He was of the view that the benefits of data synchronization will be achieved if Ghana Invests in the necessary infrastructure, build capacity and promote data-driven innovation as well as foster collaboration among government agencies, private sector organizations, and civil society groups.
By prioritizing data synchronization, Ghana can unlock its full potential and achieve sustainable economic growth and development, he stressed.
The British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson commended Hon Sam George for his commitment to leverage technology for economic growth and development.
The UK is keen to collaborate with Ghana in developing its data synchronization capabilities and we look forward to exploring opportunities for cooperation in this area.
– Harriet Thompson, British High Commissioner
In attendance were the Chief Director of the Ministry, Mr Alexander Yaw Arphul, Director, Administration, Alfred Nortey. Staff from the British High Commission include; Johnson Singir, Science and Innovation Network Manager, Nana Frimpomaa, Green Economic Transformation Team Lead and Private Sector Development Advisor and Jamie Proctor, West Africa Research and Innovation Team Lead
