Ghana’s digital economy faces escalating cyber threats, with reported cybercrime cases tripling between 2020 and 2021. The government has introduced the Cybersecurity Act and established the Cyber Security Authority to…
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AcademyArticlesCapacity BuildingCodingDigital Design & Creative Coding HubThe Coding CaravanEmpowering Ghana's Youth Through Digital Learning
By Richard Kafui0The Digital Learning Initiative Coding Club, launched by IIPGH and Swisscontact at Gbegbeyise Basic School, aims to equip students with coding skills while empowering teachers. The pilot included engaging sessions,…
ArticlesElection 2024: Using Technology to Curb Political Disinformation and Misinformation on Social Media
By Richard Kafui0As Ghana approaches its 2024 general elections, the rise of political disinformation and misinformation, particularly on social media, poses significant threats to electoral integrity. To combat these issues, technology like…
ArticlesData Protection and Privacy in Elections: The Ghanaian Context
By Richard Kafui0The article discusses the significance of data protection and privacy in Ghana’s electoral processes, highlighting the risks posed by digital technologies. It emphasizes the need for robust legal frameworks, public…
ArticlesElection 2024 - Political Micro-Targeting and Privacy Issues: The Case of Ghana
By Richard Kafui0The 2024 elections in Ghana will see the rise of political micro-targeting, leveraging personal data to influence voter behavior. While effective for campaigns, it raises privacy concerns, including lack of…
ArticlesCyber Security AwarenessGhana's Cybersecurity Journey: Confronting the Challenges of a Multi-Layered Defense
By Donatus Ankah0Ghana is facing significant cybersecurity challenges amid its digital transformation, including a lack of public awareness, a digital divide between urban and rural areas, and a shortage of skilled professionals.…
ArticlesThe Unsung Hero of Business: Information Technology's Paradoxical Role
By Richard Kafui0The post underscores the crucial role of IT in modern business, often unrecognized unless failures occur, like the recent Internet outage in West Africa and a global IT disruption. It…