Developers in Ghana call for investment in local software industry — MyJoyOnline
Software developers in Ghana have called for targeted and long-term investment in the local software industry. In their view, this would help strengthen the country’s technological capacity, create opportunities for young professionals, retain skilled specialists, and promote economic development.
Joseph Anto, Chief Technology Officer at Trinity Software Centre, said that the spread of artificial intelligence presents significant opportunities for Ghana but also exposes gaps in the education and technology ecosystems. MyJoyOnline reports.
Practical training for specialists
Anto spoke at an event held as part of a two-week AI training program organized by Trinity Software Centre with participants from the Netherlands and other European countries. He noted that AI’s potential is not limited to its use as a tool for academic support and called for greater attention to practical software development and industry experience.
According to the Chief Technology Officer, universities, including the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, produce graduates with a strong theoretical foundation. At the same time, he believes that the gap between academic training and industry requirements needs to be narrowed. In his view, practical experience, industry collaboration, mentorship, and professional development are important for this.
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Support for local developers
Anthony Yeboah Asare, Project Manager at Trinity Software Centre, also called for greater trust in the capabilities of African developers. He noted that government institutions sometimes commission software solutions from foreign companies, although Ghana has qualified engineers.
Asare believes that stronger support for local developers could create conditions in which Ghanaian companies develop solutions for local needs while also competing in the international market.
Trinity Software Centre was founded in 2017 by three graduates of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology together with a senior partner from the Netherlands. The company says it has more than 25 engineers working with clients in Europe and Africa, and also supports the development of young Ghanaian specialists through training, mentorship, and career opportunities.
