Ghana and Malawi are strengthening bilateral cooperation on digital transformation as both countries explore how knowledge sharing and technical collaboration can improve public-sector services across Africa.
The renewed commitment followed a study visit by a Malawian delegation to Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The visit focused on Ghana’s experience in digital government, public-sector innovation and the use of technology to improve service delivery.
Ghana highlighted several areas of its digital transformation agenda, including digital infrastructure, digital identity, cybersecurity, e-government services, digital skills development and innovation ecosystems.
For Malawi, Ghana’s progress provides practical lessons that could support the country’s own digital transformation efforts. The Malawian delegation, led by Deputy Chief Secretary at the Office of the President and Cabinet Stuart Ligomeka, sought insights into Ghana’s digital government systems, institutional structures and approaches to public-sector innovation.
The discussions also emphasised the importance of sustained technical cooperation between the two countries. Malawi proposed continued engagement between technical teams to facilitate specialised expertise and knowledge exchange.
The collaboration reflects a broader opportunity for African countries to learn from one another rather than developing digital systems in isolation. As governments across the continent pursue digital transformation, cross-border knowledge sharing could help countries address common challenges while building more efficient and responsive public services.
For Ghana and Malawi, the partnership signals a growing recognition that Africa’s digital transformation will depend not only on infrastructure and technology, but also on cooperation, institutional capacity and the ability to share successful approaches across borders.
