AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRural Connectivity Push: Ghana’s Communications Ministry says it will upgrade all Rural Telephony Project sites to at least 4G and make rural calls/data cheaper by Q1 2027, after touring Eastern Region sites with NCA and GIFEC. Digital Skills at Scale: The One Million Coders Programme has hit about 140,000 enrolments, with monitoring visits to innovation centres and rural connectivity points. Automotive TVET Boost: KOICA and Hyundai launched the Hyundai-KOICA NextGen five-year project (2026–2030) to strengthen Ghana’s automotive training and youth job pathways. Road Safety Measures: Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe announced a mandatory towing regime for 2027 to clear broken-down vehicles, using a tech-enabled dispatch model. Waste Cleanup Drive: Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga vowed to lead a major operation to evacuate the Agbogbloshie waste heap, citing it as a national emergency. Cyber/Competition Watch: CUTS warned cement makers over a proposed uniform GH¢12 clinker demurrage surcharge, flagging possible cartel-like conduct. AI for Ghana: MTN Ghana and the University of Ghana signed an MoU to expand AI research, hackathons and practical digital skills for students.
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