Ghana, Malawi Strengthen Cooperation on Digital Transformation and Public Sector Innovation
Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of efficient digital public services.
The commitment was expressed when a delegation from the Republic of Malawi visited the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of a study tour focused on Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives and public sector innovation.
Welcoming the delegation on behalf of the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Deputy Minister, Hon. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, said Ghana was pleased to host the Malawian delegation and share its experiences in leveraging digital technologies to promote sustainable development and improve public service delivery.
Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, he noted, has focused on strategic investments in digital infrastructure, digital identity, cybersecurity, e-government services, digital skills development and innovation ecosystems.
The engagement provided an opportunity for officials from both countries to exchange experiences, discuss lessons learnt and explore practical approaches to addressing common challenges associated with digital transformation across Africa.
The Malawian delegation led by Mr. Stuart Ligomeka, Deputy Chief Secretary, Office of the President and Cabinet expressed appreciation for the warm reception accorded them and described Ghana as a valuable reference point for its digital transformation efforts.
He explained that Malawi’s decision to undertake the study tour followed a review of international experiences, which identified Ghana as having made significant progress in the use of digital technologies and information and communications technology to transform public services.
The delegation also highlighted the historical ties between Ghana and Malawi, noting the long-standing relationship between the two countries and the connection of Malawi’s first President, Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda, with Ghana, where he studied and lived for several years.
The study tour, he said was intended to provide Malawi with practical insights that could inform its own digital transformation agenda, expressing particular interest in understanding Ghana’s systems, institutional arrangements and approaches to digital government, while emphasising the importance of continued technical cooperation between the two countries.
The delegation further proposed sustained engagement between technical teams from Ghana and Malawi, noting that collaboration among African countries was essential to building stronger and more responsive digital systems on the continent.
“We are one people and one Africa, and it is important for us to share knowledge and our experiences so that together we can build a better Africa,” he stated.
The delegation also encouraged continued government-to-government engagement, while noting that technical experts from both countries could pursue further cooperation where specialised expertise and knowledge exchange were required.
Present at the meeting were Chief Director, Alexander Yaw Arphul; Director, General Administration, Alfred Nortey, Director, Innovations, Emmanuel Ofori, Director International Relation, Dede Laborki Ofei, Deputy Directors from the Ministry.
Other representatives from the Malawi delegation were:
Dr. Luckie Sikwese, Principal Secretary for Reforms, Office of the President and Cabinet
Mr. Patrick Maranda, Principal Secretary for Finance, Office of the President and Cabinet
Mr. Samson Ngutwa, Principal Secretary for Monitoring and Evaluation, Office of the President and Cabinet
Mr. Prosper Mopiwa, Principal Secretary for E Government
Ms. Marjorie Shema, Clerk to the Cabinet, Office of the President and Cabinet.
