Government is prioritising inclusive digital growth next year with a major push to equip vulnerable consumers with employable tech skills, announcing 50,000 fully funded training slots for persons with disabilities under the One Million Coders Programme.

The move comes as the Communications and Digital Technology Ministry ramps up efforts to make digital services more accessible and affordable amid rising demand for online business and public services.

Speaking at the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities celebration, Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George outlined a series of measures aimed at enforcing accessibility and easing the cost burden on consumers.

“We will strengthen accessibility standards. We will enforce accessibility across all government digital platforms, ensuring compliance with global standards such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Two, we will advance affordability and accessible communications,” he said.

He added that government is working with the NCA and telecom operators to improve service access and industry support.

“Working with the NCA and our telecom partners, we will pursue concessionary data options, accessible customer service channels, and encourage industry actors to invest in inclusive technologies.”

“Under the stewardship or guidance of the Ministry for Gender, Children and Social Protection, as we roll out the One Million Coders programme next year, we will dedicate 50,000 training allocations fully paid for to persons with disabilities. This will be done not only in Accra and Kumasi, but we will ensure regional equity in the distribution.”