Tech, Leg or Ashesi? : UGBS’s Prof. Kobby Mensah Develops University Eligibility Checker For SHS Students.
Ghana's digital ecosystem week in review : NuScale establishes Energy Hub in Ghana, Mastercard Opens Office in Ghana, Tendo and Medtrack Technologies make progress in Timbuktoo Accelerator,
Digital Digest No.#1011011
Date: January 1 - January 20 2025
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Here are the most important news, perspectives, analysis, and insights about the Ghanaian digital ecosystem thus far….
Digital governance
News updates
Ghana’s Innovation Ecosystem Urges President Mahama To Appoint Expert Leaders For The Sector
The Association of Ghana Startups, the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs and the Ghana Hubs Network have called on President Mahama to prioritize appointing professionals with entrepreneurial expertise to lead the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology & Innovations, and other critical agencies as these appointments are seen as pivotal for advancing the country’s digital agenda, fostering startups, and driving innovation for economic growth
Digital infrastructure and platforms
News updates
Uncovering the Hidden Socio-Technical Issues Threatening Ghana’s Digitalization Agenda
From the digital divide between Urban and Rural Ghana to digital literacy and Regulatory and Policy gaps, this piece explores the bottlenecks of Ghana’s digitalization agenda which has become a cornerstone of its national development strategy.
US Embassy Launches Sub-Saharan Africa’s First NuScale Energy Hub in Ghana
NuScale, a US-based company specializing in small modular reactors (SMRs), has established it’s first Sub-saharan Africa Energy Hub in Ghana. The center aims to bolster nuclear energy knowledge and foster collaboration on advanced energy solutions across the continent
UGBS’s Prof. Kobby Mensah Develops Admissions Checker For SHS Graduates
Kobby Mensah, a professor of Marketing at the University of Ghana Business School has developed an innovative software known as Admissions Checker for SHS graduates and even those still in school. The software uses students’ terminal examination results or West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) grades and high school courses to determine their eligibility for admission to various universities and programmes.
Digital finance
News updates
Mastercard Opens Its First Office in Ghana
Mastercard has launched its first office in Accra, Ghana adding that “Ghana presents a tremendous opportunity for Mastercard to enhance its geographical presence. We remain committed to fostering an ecosystem that contributes positively to the local economy and technological advancement.” – Folasade Femi-Lawal, Country Manager and Area Business Head, West Africa, Mastercard
Digital entrepreneurship
News updates
Tendo Technologies Advances To The Acceleration Phase Of The Timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator.
Tendo Technologies has been selected among the 20 finalists advancing to the Acceleration Phase of the timbuktoo Fintech Accelerator Programme. The finalists were chosen from the inaugural cohort of 45 innovators who participated in the boot camp to shortlist the startups with the most potential.
See also: Medtrack Technologies advances to the acceleration phase of the timbuktoo Healthtech Accelerator
Digital talents
News updates
Former FDA Director Eric Karikari-Boateng joins Bio Usawa to lead its global regulatory strategy.
Bio Usawa, Inc., a leading biotechnology company committed to delivering affordable and accessible monoclonal antibody-based therapies for cancer, ophthalmic, autoimmune, and infectious diseases in Africa, has tapped the former Head of Laboratory Service at the Ghana’ Food and Drugs Authority, Eric Karikari-Boateng as its Head of Global Regulatory Strategy. He is expected to guide efforts to build next-generation regulatory capacity for ensuring timely approval and delivery of the biotech industry’s innovative, life-saving biotherapies.
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