Tuesday, November 25
Gothenburg, Sweden (hybrid)
Thanksgiving afterwork: Evans Amenyo Quaku on IT literacy in Ghana
Come join us in the meeting room in the back upstairs at John Scott's Linné, or join online for a celebration of the Western Sweden chapter family, two days before Thanksgiving! If you're attending in person, then kindly buy some food or drink from the bar before heading up to the meeting room.
Evans Amenyo Quaku will be joining us online from Ghana to talk about the state of IT literacy in Ghana (abstract below). He set up a state-of-the-art computer lab in his rural school in the Volta Region and is now pursuing doctoral studies. If you attend online, the meeting link, password and meeting number will come via the RSVP confirmation email.
IT literacy in Ghana
Information technology (IT) literacy has become a crucial component of socioeconomic development in Ghana, influencing education, business, governance, and everyday life. Over the past two decades, Ghana has made significant progress in expanding access to digital technologies through government initiatives such as the ICT for Accelerated Development policy, the Digital Ghana Agenda, and increased investment in internet infrastructure.
However, disparities in IT literacy persist, particularly between urban and rural areas and between socioeconomic groups. Limited access to reliable internet, inadequate training resources, and gaps in digital education continue to hinder widespread digital competence.
To bridge these divides, strategic efforts focusing on inclusive digital education, affordable connectivity, and capacity building are essential. Strengthening IT literacy in Ghana will not only enhance individual employability but also promote innovation, economic growth, and global competitiveness.
WHEN
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 06:00 PM Stockholm Time
WHERE
John Scotts Linne
Linnegatan 38
Gothenburg 41304
Sweden
Google map and directions
This is a hybrid event. See the event description above or RSVP for virtual participation options.
CONTACT
Joel Parthemore
[email protected]
(070) 272-3849