Ghana’s ambition to build a modern, inclusive, and globally competitive digital economy gained renewed momentum following the successful completion of the World Bank Mid-Term Review (MTR) Mission for the Ghana Digital Acceleration Project (GDAP). The mission took place from 1st to 9th December 2025 and brought together senior officials from the World Bank, MoCDTI, the GDAP PCU, and the Ministry of Finance.
The World Bank delegation, led by Task Team Leader Stephen Davenport and supported by Natalija Gelvanovska-Garcia, met extensively with government teams and implementing agencies to review GDAP’s progress and map out a refined strategy for the remaining years of implementation. The PCU Coordinator, Edwin Amoako, together with the Ministry of Finance’s World Bank Desk, headed by David Collison and Margaret-Ann Wilson, coordinated the government side of the mission.
Over the nine days, the mission reviewed each component of GDAP in detail, including digital inclusion, digital government services, and the digital transformation of priority sectors. Key areas such as project safeguards, procurement, and financial management were also thoroughly examined to strengthen accountability and delivery capacity.
A defining moment of the mission was the engagement with the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Hon. Sam George, who articulated the government’s forward-looking priorities. He emphasised the importance of ensuring Ghana remains competitive in the global AI landscape, expanding digital job creation opportunities, and accelerating the rollout of modernised public digital services.
The mission concluded with an agreement on a roadmap that sharpens focus on high-impact activities, accelerates procurement, enhances implementation efficiency, and aligns GDAP more closely with Ghana’s national digital transformation strategy.
The Ministry expressed appreciation to the World Bank and all stakeholders for their continued partnership and reaffirmed its commitment to driving a digital ecosystem that empowers citizens, strengthens institutions, and unlocks economic growth.
