Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama officially launched an ambitious program called “One Million Coders” on April 16, 2025. This project aims to train one million Ghanaians in digital skills and coding.
Becoming a leading technology hub
This initiative, led by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, is part of Ghana’s broader digital development strategy. The goal is to position the country as a leading technology hub on the global stage.
President Mahama emphasizes that this program is a key component of his political and economic agenda. Particularly as part of the National Democratic Congress’s (NDC) 2024 election campaign, he emphasized that this is not just a political promise, but a concrete strategy to boost the Ghanaian economy through technology and innovation. According to him, this initiative prepares young Ghanaians for the demands of 21st-century work and life, while contributing to the country’s digital transformation.
Rebooting the National Economy Through Innovative Technologies
This program therefore aims to equip the population, particularly young people, with essential skills in coding and digital technologies. The aim is to promote digital inclusion, employability, and Ghana’s competitiveness in the global digital economy. It is part of a broader plan called “Reset Ghana,” which aims to reboot the national economy through innovative technologies.
The “One Million Coders” program is a major strategic initiative for Ghana, aimed at:
- Mostly training the population in digital skills
- Stimulating the digital economy
- Positioning the country as a technology leader in Africa
Specific objectives of the program
- Massive digital skills training
Priority targeting of young people to equip them with skills in coding and emerging technologies (AI, web development, etc.), meeting the needs of the 4.01 job market
- Professional integration and entrepreneurship
Aiming for a high integration rate in promising sectors (tech, digital) while encouraging the creation of local startups, similar to the 30% entrepreneurship target for “10,000 Coders”.
- Inclusion and parity
Promoting access for women to tech careers, in line with the objective of 50% female participants in the French-speaking program.
- Ethics and Social Responsibility
Integrate modules on digital ethics and sustainability, such as the French-speaking initiative’s “Responsible Digital Passport.”
- Viable Business Model
Combine the public and private sectors to fund scholarships and ensure the program’s sustainability, inspired by the CSR partnerships of “10,000 Coders.”
