The Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (GI-KACE) has announced an exciting initiative to equip Ghana's youth with essential digital skills.
Collaborating with the Ministry of Communications and Digitalisation (MoCD) and the World Bank, GI-KACE is set to launch the "eskills4Jobs" initiative, designed to address the digital skills gap and empower marginalised communities nationwide.
In a press release signed by the Director General of GI-KACE, Dr.
Collins Yeboah-Afari, the statement indicated that the initiative is part of the broader Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP), aligning with the Government of Ghana's commitment to enhancing Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as outlined in its "Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies." The Press Release further stated that the "eSkills4Jobs" initiative is poised to create new opportunities for the youth in Ghana, particularly for women and persons with disabilities (PwDs), who often find difficulties accessing digital technologies.GI-KACE The first phase of the initiative is set to commence on October 14, 2024, targeting key regions including Greater Accra, Volta, Upper West, Eastern, Western North, Northern, Central, Ashanti, Bono, and Bono East.