Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African policymakers to adopt a mindset of possibilities and embrace technology as a catalyst for economic transformation.
Speaking at the 27th Annual Conference of Beyond Borders: A Myth or a Mandate for Africa’s Progress? at Harvard University in Boston, Dr. Bawumia stressed the importance of digitalization in accelerating Africa’s development.
He reflected on Ghana’s economic trajectory, highlighting the country’s longstanding reliance on an informal system for over six decades after independence. However, he noted that significant efforts are now underway to establish a formal, data-driven economy capable of competing in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Dr. Bawumia’s remarks emphasized the necessity of technology-driven policies in Africa’s economic transformation, calling on governments to harness digitalization for sustainable growth, job creation, and enhanced global competitiveness.
