Ghana’s Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations Minister, Samuel Nartey George, says the government is committed to supporting locally built AI tools — calling homegrown innovation essential to the country’s digital transformation.
Driving the news
George made the remarks during a courtesy visit by Dodo Technologies, a Ghanaian AI and communication tech startup, as the company prepares for the Dodo Summit 2025 on December 10 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra.
What he’s saying
- The minister praised Dodo Technologies for developing technology built entirely in Ghana and aimed at solving communication challenges across sectors.
- He said supporting local innovators fits into government priorities around digital sovereignty, inclusive growth, data protection, and innovation-driven governance.
Between the lines
Ghana has been pushing for stronger participation of local companies in the digital ecosystem — from cybersecurity and data hosting to AI adoption — as policymakers debate how to balance innovation with regulation.
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- Kane Mani, co-founder and CEO of Dodo Technologies, briefed the minister on the company’s AI platform designed to “end fragmented communication” by integrating internal communication, customer engagement and public interaction into one system.
- Mani said the platform’s development in Ghana shows the country’s increasing capacity for high-level tech engineering.
What’s next
The Dodo Summit 2025, themed “The End of Fragmented Communication,” is expected to convene policymakers, private sector executives, innovators and tech enthusiasts to discuss AI policy, digital governance and the future of communication in Africa.
