The Ministry of Communication, Technology, Digital and Innovation says it is advancing a comprehensive legal overhaul aimed at modernizing Ghana’s ICT regulatory architecture in line with global standards—while ensuring national interest and inclusivity remain at the core.
As part of the reforms, 15 new pieces of legislation are currently being drafted, including major frameworks on artificial intelligence, cloud services, digital trade, platform governance, cybersecurity, and innovation policy.
Highlighting progress on one of the flagship bills, Minister Samuel Nartey George confirmed that the Ghana Startup Bill has completed both national and regional stakeholder consultations and is now at the final legal drafting stage.
“This law will provide legal clarity for startups, offer tax exemptions and incentives, and establish a streamlined compliance framework to support innovation-led firms,” the Minister said during the Government Accountability Series held at the Presidency.
The Ministry views the Startup Bill as a key pillar in building a competitive, investor-ready digital economy, consistent with President John Dramani Mahama’s 24-hour economy agenda.
The ongoing digital legal reset, the Minister added, is central to preparing the country for sustained economic expansion driven by technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
In recognition of Ghana’s growing role in the global startup ecosystem, the Minister also announced that Accra has been selected to host the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Festival in November.
“This three-day festival will attract over 100,000 innovators, investors, and venture capitalists from around the world to Accra, creating enormous investment opportunities for local startups,” he said.
The event is expected to significantly boost investor confidence, deepen global partnerships, and accelerate the growth of Ghana’s startup ecosystem, while also showcasing the country’s readiness to lead Africa’s digital transformation.
