Ghana’s prominence in digital advancement was highlighted once more when the nation’s WSA award recipients gathered at IT Consortium’s premises on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Following Ghana’s impressive showing at the WSA Global Congress in Hyderabad, India, where the nation won three out of the 40 international awards available, this engagement highlights Ghana’s rising status as a center for effective and accessible digital innovations.
Featuring submissions from more than 182 country experts, the WSA continues to be among the most fiercely contested global platforms for digital innovation.
Madam Dorothy Gordon, who serves as a member of the WSA Board and is a national expert from Ghana, participated in the event alongside representatives from the WSA Global Office.
This created an energetic forum where Ghana’s leading digital creators could engage with global thinkers about the direction of technology, fair access to information, and environmentally conscious digital progress.
The Chief Business Development Officer at IT Consortium greeted the attendees and highlighted the essential part played by collaborations and sharing of expertise in elevating African tech innovations to an international level.
By hosting the event, IT Consortium showcased their dedication to fostering innovation and promoting thought leadership within Ghana’s tech community.
During her keynote address, Ms. Dorothy Gordon praised the Ghanaian winners for their creativity, perseverance, and commitment to using technology for societal benefit. She emphasized the importance of developing local innovations that can have an international impact.
She emphasized that the future of digital progress depends on creators who comprehend their societies and are motivated to develop answers that overcome boundaries.
Ghana’s Winning Innovations\xa0
Ghana’s WSA-winning initiatives distinguish themselves through their innovation, quantifiable social benefits, and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
Chango: Portrayed by John Joojo Esua-Mensah, Yussif Markstar, Hosny Ben Savage, and Matilda Amuzu, this platform facilitates crowdfunding and collective savings. Users can gather resources for various needs including medical expenses, educational costs, and urgent situations. Operating within Ghana’s legal framework, it complies with regulations set forth by the Bank of Ghana.
Attain by Petra: This app, represented by Huzaifa Abdulai and Daniel Anaman, helps users meet their monetary objectives via behavioral cues and automated features designed for saving and fiscal planning.
The platform operates under the oversight of Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission, guaranteeing financial safety and consumer protection.
KhayaAI: Embodied by Dr. Stephen Moore and Lawrence Adu-Gyamfi, this AI platform specializes in local language processing, equitable education, and accessible research opportunities.
KhayaAI accommodates numerous African languages, which makes it an essential resource for marginalized populations. The group emphasized their dedication to developing AI ethically and adhering fully to Ghana’s data privacy laws.
Strategic Engagement and Worldwide Acknowledgment
Ghana’s visibility at the WSA Global Congress was further supported by the Mohinani Group, which sponsored the participation of Kwesi Hayford (President, e-Sports Association Ghana), Kafui Anson-Yevu (Kraado), and Ato Ulzen-Appiah (GhanaThink Foundation).
Their attendance bolstered Ghana’s prominent performance at the gathering and highlighted the increasing significance of private sector backing in fostering digital advancement.
The Hyderabad Congress provided Ghanaians who were victorious an opportunity to showcase their ideas, network with international counterparts, and participate in advanced talks about expanding operations, promoting digital access, and establishing legal structures that build confidence and encourage sustained creativity.
Building Africa’s Digital Future\xa0
During the IT Consortium meeting, the discussion moved forward with an emphasis on developing strategies to boost the international and worldwide significance of African digital innovations.
Madam Gordon and the WSA Global team closely interacted with the winners, underlining the importance of sustainable digital development and multisectoral collaboration.
Beyond celebrating individual achievements, the event promoted policy advocacy, capacity building, and public-private partnerships as essential to unlocking Africa’s full digital potential.
The Chango team also championed the need for increased investment in Africa’s digital economy and innovation ecosystem.
As the event drew to a close, there was a renewed sense of enthusiasm for Ghana’s digital future. Participants reaffirmed their commitment to collaboration and building solutions that deliver meaningful and lasting impact across the continent.
The World Summit Awards remains one of the most prestigious global platforms recognizing digital innovation that advances the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These kinds of programs enable Ghana to continue gaining acclaim while also playing a pivotal role in defining the digital landscape across Africa and wider regions.
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