Girls-in-ICT Project Targets 1,000 Girls in Ghana

The Ministry of Communication and Digitalization (MoCD), yesterday launched a Girls-In -ICT workshop for trainer of trainers for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) teachers in Tamale with a target to reach 1,000 girls in the Northern Region.

Girls-In- ICT initiative aimed at encouraging and empowering young girls and women to pursue careers in the ICT sector.

The initiative is part of a global effort by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to bridge the gender gap in the technology industry.

The Girls in ICT Initiative started with the training of teachers in areas such as Fundamentals in ICT, Scratch Programming (Coding), Cyber Security, Gaming, Website Development and Project Presentation.

Mrs Owusu-Ekuful, Minister of Communication and Digitalization, in a speech read on her behalf said Ghana was working towards increasing the number of women in ICT by offering mentorship training and educational programmes for them.

“Promoting girls in ICT, Ghana hopes to build a more diverse and inclusive technology industry, as well as support the development of the country’s digital economy,” she stated

She said the participation of women in ICT in the country remained low with a significant gender gap in terms of access to technology and contribution in the digital economy.

By Yahaya Nuhu Nadaa

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