The next edition of Tech in Ghana is scheduled to take place in Kumasi on 4th and 5th December. This year will be the 16th edition of the conference and the first time it will be held in Kumasi.
The theme of this year’s event is “Royal Edition: Where Tradition Meets Innovation” — emphasising how traditional industries (manufacturing, agriculture, education) are being transformed via technology.
Today, we’re spotlighting Kwame Nyatuame, President of the Ghana EdTech Alliance
Background
Kwame Nyatuame is a Ghanaian edtech writer and advocate, currently serving as President of the Ghana Edtech Alliance.
Key Roles & Activities
- He speaks and contributes to policy and advisory spaces. For instance, he was appointed to the advisory board of EduEvidence (an international non-profit certification body for edtech) representing Ghana’s perspective.
- He engages in commentary on broader themes such as mobile learning, teacher capacity, local content, and how Ghana can leverage edtech for equity and nation-building.
Why He Matters
- His leadership in the Ghana Edtech Alliance places him at the intersection of education, technology, policy, and startup ecosystems in Ghana.
- He brings local context to global edtech debates—drawing attention to what is realistic and meaningful in Ghana
- Through his writing and advisory roles, he helps shape how stakeholders (governments, investors, schools) view edtech—not just as gadget-distribution but as part of nation-building.
