Under the Digital Economy Acceleration Programme, the government is rolling out the One Million Coders Initiative, which aims to train and certify youth in coding, AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, presenting the budget on Thursday, November 13, said the initiative is part of a broader plan to position Ghana as a technology talent hub for Africa by 2030.

The Budget also introduces the FinTech Growth Fund to support digital payment startups and expand financial inclusion, alongside an AI-Powered Trade Data Analytics System to modernize customs and revenue collection. These measures are expected to enhance efficiency, transparency, and tax mobilisation.

In the creative sector, the Creative Arts Fund will provide financing for film, music, design, and cultural enterprises. The initiative is complemented by tax incentives for private investment and capacity-building programmes for artists and content producers.

To ensure inclusive access, the Rural Connectivity Project will expand broadband infrastructure to underserved areas, allowing wider participation in the digital economy.

According to the Finance Minister, the combined impact of these programmes is expected to make the digital and creative industries contribute over 10 percent of GDP by 2030, reinforcing Ghana’s transition toward a diversified and future-ready economy.