The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to enacting robust legal and policy frameworks to support and secure the country’s rapidly expanding digital economy.
The pledge was made by the Deputy Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, while speaking on behalf of the sector minister, Samuel Nartey George, at the TechLaw Conference 2026 and the launch of the Africa Institute for Technology, Law and Policy (AITLAP Africa) at the University of Ghana School of Law.
Sukparu described the convergence of law, technology, and innovation as “a defining force shaping Ghana’s development trajectory,” emphasizing that effective regulation is crucial to harnessing digital transformation while safeguarding the public interest.
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He stated that the establishment of AITLAP Africa is timely and “closely aligned with government efforts to strengthen regulatory frameworks” in critical areas such as financial technology (fintech), e-commerce, data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Deputy Minister stressed that collaboration is key. “Close collaboration among legal professionals, technologists and policymakers is critical to ensuring that innovation remains inclusive, secure and globally competitive,” he said, especially as digital solutions become central to economic growth and service delivery.
Highlighting artificial intelligence as a particular focus, Sukparu noted its role as “an emerging driver of efficiency” across sectors like finance, law, and public administration. He underscored “the importance of ethical standards and forward-looking legislation to guide its responsible adoption.”
Reiterating the ministry’s collaborative stance, Sukparu reaffirmed its “open-door policy” and pledged support for partnerships with AITLAP Africa to promote research, capacity building, and public education on digital rights and emerging technologies.
He concluded with a call to action, urging stakeholders in the legal and technology ecosystems to “actively contribute to shaping Ghana’s digital future through informed dialogue, innovation and policy engagement.”
