digital inclusion and technological advancement are the focus of a new initiative in Ghana, launched by the South African-based Empire Partner Foundation (EPF) and Remat Technologies (RT).
The partnership follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding to address the West African country’s societal challenges through innovation. Johannesburg-based EPF, a non-profit organisation established in 2016, collaborates with developers to create scalable concepts for social change.
The initiative will work with national bodies, including the Ghana National Research Fund and the ministries of finance, trade and industry, education, environment, science and technology.
RT, led by Michael Tahiru as CEO, focuses on developing digital infrastructure for businesses and public institutions.
The goal is to help Ghana build a robust, inclusive, and forward-looking digital economy, the partners say in a joint statement. They went on to say the alliance serves as a bridge between South Africa and Ghana, leveraging collective skills and resources to address issues affecting local communities.
This collaboration is grounded in impact and shared purpose, from digital transformation to youth empowerment, the statement says. The Foundation says it envisions an Africa in which technology improves people's lives, bridges gaps, and brings about long-term change.
The expansion into Ghana is part of a broader strategy by EPF to find new solutions to economic and social challenges across the continent.
The organisation is establishing operations and forming alliances with several tech hubs, including iHub in Kenya, Impact Hub in Rwanda, and Nigeria’s Co-creation Hub.
EPF also recently launched the Trust Us initiative, which identifies systemic gaps to design and roll out practical technology solutions.
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