The Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is equipping 300 persons with visual impairments with essential digital skills under an initiative aimed at promoting digital inclusion.
The training is being delivered through the Introduction to Computer Basics for the Visually Impaired (ICBVI) Programme, which runs from November 2 to 13, 2026, across four regions of Ghana.
The programme is designed to provide participants with foundational computer skills and improve their ability to access and use digital technologies.
Through the initiative, GIFEC and the ITU are seeking to reduce digital barriers faced by persons with visual impairments and expand their opportunities to participate in the digital economy.
The collaboration also underscores the importance of accessible digital education in ensuring that Persons With Disabilities are not excluded from technological advancement.
According to GIFEC, the initiative is part of broader efforts to promote digital inclusion and ensure that all sections of society, regardless of disability, have opportunities to acquire relevant digital skills.
