Harnessing Science, Technology & Innovation for Ghana’s Future

Harnessing Science, Technology & Innovation for Ghana’s Future

From 12th –14th August, Ghana hosted a landmark multi-stakeholder workshop at the CSIR-Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI) on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Parks for Sustainable Development. The workshop was part of the activities of an UNCTAD project funded by the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Sub-Fund.

The workshop convened a diverse group of government leaders, STI park managers, startups, incubators, academia, women and youth entrepreneurs, and international experts; all united in reimagining how STI parks can accelerate Ghana’s innovation-driven growth.
Key highlights included:

• Drafting a roadmap and action plan for Ghana’s STI Parks, aligned with national priorities.
• Learning from successful global models of STI parks.
• Building consensus on strengthening multi-stakeholder partnerships.
• Exploring how STI ecosystems can empower women, youth, and startups.

The 2030 Agenda recognizes that Science, Technology, and Innovation are not just enablers; they are the engines of sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies. Ghana is taking bold steps to ensure its STI parks play that transformative role.