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ASPIRE 24 AND DIGITAL JOBS: FUELLING GHANA’S TECH-DRIVEN PRODUCTIVITY

  Aspire 24 is a bold and forward-thinking initiative introduced by the NDC, designed to transform Ghana’s economy by focusing on several key thematic areas: Mindset and Work Ethic Transformation , Digital Intelligence Skills Development , Multilingual Competence Development , Vocational and Technical Skills for Key Sectors , Workforce Skills Upscaling , and Business Support Services . These strategic pillars aim to equip the workforce with the skills and mindset necessary to compete and thrive in a fast-changing global economy. One critical aspect of Aspire 24 is the creation of digital jobs , which is a central focus of its Digital Intelligence Skills Development and Workforce Upscaling themes. The initiative aims to foster the development of digital jobs that will drive productivity and innovation across Ghana’s key sectors. By equipping the workforce—particularly the youth—with the digital skills needed for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world, Aspire 24 ensu
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ELECTION INTEGRITY AT RISK: THE CYBERSECURITY CONSEQUENCES OF THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION’S ILLEGAL TRANSFER OF VOTERS.

  INTRODUCTION As Ghana prepares for its national elections on December 7, 2024, the integrity of the electoral process is under increasing scrutiny. A recent breach involving the illegal transfer of voters by a staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC) has exposed serious vulnerabilities in the EC’s digital voter management system. This breach, which led to the dismissal of the staff member, underscores critical weaknesses in the EC’s infrastructure—a key pillar of Ghana’s democracy. In today’s digital age, elections rely heavily on electronic systems to manage voter data and ensure accurate results. When these systems are compromised, as in the recent breach within the EC, they not only threaten sensitive voter data but also undermine the trust citizens place in the electoral process. Unauthorised access or manipulation of these systems can lead to inaccurate results, jeopardizing the fairness of elections and, ultimately, the foundation of democracy—the right to vote and hav
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