Ukraine and Ghana have taken significant steps to strengthen their digital cooperation during a recent online meeting between Anton Demokhin, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Chief Digital Transformation Officer, and Samuel Nartey George, Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Information Technology, and Innovation. The discussion centred on expanding bilateral collaboration in digitalisation, innovation, cybersecurity, and cybercrime prevention, with both nations agreeing to develop specific cooperation initiatives through their respective government agencies.
During the meeting, Demokhin showcased Ukraine’s achievements in digital transformation and shared valuable insights about the country’s cybersecurity capabilities. He also introduced the Code-UA platform, designed to facilitate connections between Ukrainian IT companies and international partners. Minister George expressed Ghana’s keen interest in learning from Ukraine’s experience, particularly in implementing cybersecurity measures, applying AI in public administration, establishing Chief Digital Transformation Officers, and enhancing digital literacy among the population.
The officials reached an agreement to organise a joint Ukrainian-Ghanaian IT Forum, aiming to foster business relationships between the two countries’ tech sectors. Ukraine commended Ghana’s Digital Agenda as a strategic step toward integration with the global digital economy.
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