Few years ago, I leaped into the world of e-governance when I became a Ghana School on Internet Governance (GhanaSIG) Fellow. At the time, I was curious about how technology could transform public services to become more transparent, efficient, and accessible. Little did I know this curiosity would evolve into a deep passion for digital transformation and public service innovation.
With my background in cybersecurity and privacy, I’ve always believed in building systems that serve people while safeguarding their rights. I wanted to understand how technology could be used not just to protect data, but to reshape how governments connect with their citizens. This vision led me to explore opportunities that align technology with public policy — and that’s where my journey into e-governance took off.
I’m excited to share that I completed the “Information Society Principles: Towards E-Governance” training program, organized by TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology – (TalTech School of Business and Governance) in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union Academy Training Centre, supported by the EU’s Global Gateway Initiative.
Throughout the training, I gained valuable insights into:
🔹 How the public sector implements digital service-oriented solutions
🔹 Identity management and secure data systems in the digital world
🔹 Security and legal frameworks essential for effective e-governance
🔹 Designing user-friendly environments for public services
🔹 Interoperability and digital data exchange principles
🔹 Creating e-governance-supported solutions for both public and private sectors
One of the most inspiring parts of the program was learning directly from the Estonian Team — pioneers in e-governance and digital innovation. Their deep expertise, real-world case studies, and practical insights were eye-opening and transformational.
Estonia’s global leadership in e-governance stands as a benchmark for nations working toward digital transformation. Hearing their stories of overcoming challenges, building trust, and scaling digital services made me even more committed to advancing digital public administration solutions prioritizing security, transparency, and inclusivity.
This experience has further fueled my mission to build digital-first governance systems that create trust, accessibility, and efficiency in public service delivery. I’m excited to explore collaborative projects, policy development, and strategic partnerships that support digital transformation in both public and private sectors.
Together, let’s create a world in which technology empowers people, strengthens public institutions, and builds smarter, more connected societies.
A big thank you to my boss and mentor Raymond Selorm Mamattah and team E-Governance and Internet Governance Foundation for Africa (EGIGFA) who participated Abraham Fiifi Selby Godsway Kubi Lavish Mawuena Mensah
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