The Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), Greater Accra Regional Office, has organised a digital training programme aimed at enhancing digital skills among stakeholders.
The event, themed “Digital Literacy and Innovation Curriculum: Digitalise for Jobs (D4J),” took place on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at the Councils for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The programme was designed to help integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into the operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
In an interview with IT Coordinator of GEA Digitalise, Samuel Duku, he emphasised the importance of digitalisation for small-scale entrepreneurs, enabling them to incorporate ICT into their business practices.
“We conducted a first phase of the digital literacy education where participants had already participated, but time has passed and we deemed it necessary to revisit and refresh the skills that stakeholders may have forgotten,” he stated.
Mr Duku pointed out that since their initial training, the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has surged, making it essential to introduce these concepts into SMEs to keep pace with technological advancements.
“Two years ago, AI had not really taken centre stage, but today it is the core of almost all activities,” he noted.
Mr Duku highlighted GEA’s commitment to ongoing communication with stakeholders through follow-ups, messaging, and form-filling, which play a crucial role in addressing their evolving needs and challenges.
He also addressed concerns regarding data privacy and the importance of vigilance among participants.
“Because of fraud, we try to make them aware of how to identify fraudulent communications, helping them detect if requests or transactions are likely to be fraudulent,” Mr Duku said.
He added that by aligning with data protection regulations, the Ghana Enterprises Agency aims to foster a secure and informed entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Source: Bertina
