Stronger research, industry linkages needed to build a competitive digital economy – Deloitte Technology Senior Manager
Speaking as a panellist at the 2026 National ICT Week Celebrations organised by the National Information Technology Agency (NIITA) at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, Legon, Mr Aikins said a stronger collaboration between researchers and industry could help develop homegrown solutions, protect intellectual property and attract investments into Ghana's technology ecosystem.
Deloitte Technology Senior Manager in Ghana, Edward Aikins, has called for improved research and stronger links between academia and industry to foster a robust digital economy. During the 2026 National ICT Week Celebrations at the University of Ghana, Legon, Aikins emphasized that collaboration between researchers and industry could lead to the creation of locally developed solutions, safeguard intellectual property, and entice investments into Ghana's tech sector.
He highlighted that while the right indicators are in place, the challenge lies in transforming the value into actionable digital transformation agendas, driving innovation to spur growth in the ICT space. Aikins also advocated for the introduction of incentives for businesses that show tangible technology integration across operations, suggesting that clear technology indicators and incentives tied to industry-specific targets could prompt businesses to further digital transformation, enhance productivity, and hasten Ghana's shift from digital growth to global competitiveness.
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