A recent report by the Africa Center for Digital Transformation (ACDT) has cast doubt on the feasibility of promises made by both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to train one million people in coding.
The report, which analysed the manifestos of both parties from 2000 to 2024, highlights six critical barriers to achieving this goal, including lack of infrastructure and resources, shortage of qualified instructors, ensuring quality and relevance, sustainability and follow-up, funding and financial constraints, and market saturation and unrealistic expectations.
The ACDT report argues that while the promise to train one million coders aligns with global trends and has the potential to unlock opportunities in tech-driven fields, it is unrealistic without substantial groundwork and strategic planning.
Instead, the report recommends more targeted and sustainable solutions, such as improving basic education, targeted and sector-specific training, public-private partnerships, building digital infrastructure, and support for startups and innovation.
The report concludes that political parties should focus on well-thought-out plans, substantial investment in education and infrastructure, and a commitment to quality over quantity to build a digitally literate workforce ready to drive Ghana's growth in the 21st century.
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