The Ghanaian government has recently commended personalized videos social media platform TikTok for introducing a content based on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George said at a press briefing that the STEM-focused content aligns strongly with the Ghanaian government’s national programs, including the one-million-coders program.
Such a program would go a long way toward empowering the youth to develop their skills in science, technology, mathematics, and their related fields and boost the development of countries that take advantage of it, according to the minister.
The minister disclosed that he held a meeting with TikTok’s West Africa government relations team late last month to discuss issues of common interest, including age restrictions, safeguarding minors, and promoting responsible content development.
He said the meeting was in line with the government’s efforts to promote a safe, vibrant, and inclusive digital creative economy.
“I urged TikTok to ensure fair compensation for Ghanaian content creators and also proposed the establishment of a local moderation and content governance team to reflect Ghana’s values, protect user rights, and support national regulatory expectations,” George added.
The government of Ghana launched the One Million Coders program in May to train one million young Ghanaians in coding skills and prepare them for the future job market.