Overview
The 2024 mid-year fiscal policy review provided focus on Ghana’s fiscal policies and economic development plans. In this article, we examine instances of the broader technology initiatives. The fiscal policy review places significant emphasis on leveraging technology to align with Ghana’s overarching goals of economic growth and improved public service delivery. The strategic integration of digital tools aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accessibility across various sectors. Notable initiatives include the Ghana.GOV Platform, Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (“GIFMIS”), and Ghana Electronic Procurement System (“GHANEPS”), which target operational efficiency by streamlining government processes, improving financial management, and ensuring transparency in procurement.
These technological advancements are expected to reduce bureaucracy, minimise delays, and enhance accountability, resulting in cost savings and heightened operational efficiency. Additionally, projects such as the e Transform initiative, the digitisation of records, and the application of technology in health, justice, and parliamentary sectors are geared towards making public services more accessible and efficient, thus improving service quality and citizen satisfaction.
