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Accra, Ghana – The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has met with a joint delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on potential technical cooperation to strengthen Ghana's cybersecurity capabilities and advance the country's digital transformation agenda.

The delegation paid a courtesy call on the Authority to explore areas of collaboration, including technical assistance, capacity building, and knowledge exchange to support Ghana's efforts to build a secure, resilient, and inclusive digital ecosystem. The engagement also provided an opportunity to discuss JICA and BCG's work in supporting developing countries through the development of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)—the foundational digital systems that enable secure, interoperable, and inclusive digital services.

Discussions focused on opportunities to strengthen Ghana's cybersecurity ecosystem through technical cooperation and grant aid, with particular emphasis on enhancing institutional capacity, developing technical expertise, supporting the country's cybersecurity start-up ecosystem, and strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks. The meeting also examined critical capability and infrastructure gaps within the cybersecurity landscape and explored practical interventions that could help address them through strategic partnership and international cooperation.

The meeting was chaired by Dr. Jamaldeen Tonzua Seidu, Deputy Director-General for Regulatory Operations at the Cyber Security Authority, alongside Mr. Emmanuel Ofori, Director, Innovations, of the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MoCDTI). In his remarks, Dr. Seidu highlighted the Authority's strategic priorities and outlined key challenges confronting Ghana's cybersecurity landscape. He underscored the need for enhanced technical expertise, stronger institutional frameworks, improved operational capabilities, and sustained investment in critical cybersecurity infrastructure. He further identified five priority areas where collaboration with JICA and BCG could significantly strengthen the Authority's mandate through technical cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge transfer.

Mr. Ofori reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that support Ghana's digital transformation agenda. He noted that collaboration with JICA and BCG presents an opportunity to leverage global expertise to accelerate the development of secure Digital Public Infrastructure, promote innovation within the cybersecurity ecosystem, and enhance the country's resilience against emerging cyber threats.

The JICA and BCG delegation welcomed the opportunity to engage with the Authority and reiterated their commitment to supporting digital innovation in developing countries through technical cooperation and collaborative partnerships. The delegation also shared insights into JICA's ongoing and planned initiatives and expressed optimism about working closely with the Cyber Security Authority and the Government of Ghana to identify sustainable areas of cooperation that will contribute to national cyber resilience and inclusive digital development.

The delegation from JICA comprised Mr Keisuke Morishita, Mr Prince Bio, Ms. Meguri Mukino, Mr Bayeta Mulado, Mr Takeshi Oikawa, Mr Kennedy Kileku, and Mr Lennox Ochiery.

The meeting concluded with both parties expressing a shared commitment to deepening collaboration and translating the discussions into concrete initiatives that will strengthen Ghana's cybersecurity ecosystem, build institutional capacity, and support the country's broader vision of a secure and digitally empowered economy.