The International Monetary Fund, (IMF) has commended government\u2019s digitization drive, saying it will have a significant impact on Ghana\u2019s econony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a press release issued by the IMF, following its assessment of the impact of Coronavirus on the Ghanaian economy, and what the government is doing to recover, the IMF listed digitization as one of government\u2019s postive initiatives which will play a key role in Ghana\u2019s post covid-19 economic recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDirectors emphasized that the authorities\u2019 structural transformation and digitalization agendas are critical to support the recovery,\u201d the IMF noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ghana\u2019s digitalization, the IMF opines, will reduce corruption, enhance service delivery and boost revenue in this critical period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe structural transformation can be complemented by the ongoing energy sector review, diversification in tourism, and the digital transition, which has the potential to reduce corruption, boost tax revenues, and improve service delivery.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who has spearheaded government\u2019s acclaimed digitalization drive, has often spoken of the positive impact digitization will play on the Ghanaian economy, in the same manner the IMF has highlighted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Government\u2019s digitization drive has seen the massive digitalization of several government services, including the ports, NHIA, application of passports and drivers licences, registration of businesses, among many others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ghana\u2019s successful digitization drive has been built on a solid foundation of a remarkable delivery of over 15 million digital national identification cards in 4 years, digital addressing system and mobile money inter operability, which has made it possible for Ghanaians to be able to access government services online and pay for same using their mobile phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The IMF assessment revealed in detail, how the pandemic has affected Ghana\u2019s economy, which it said was growing remarkably before the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It however, added that Ghana\u2019s economy is seeing encouraging signs of recovery as a result of pragmatic steps by the government, with digitization as a key player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n