Accra, Oct. 8. Ghana’s Cabinet has approved three landmark policies aimed at propelling the nation into the global space economy and strengthening its science and technology infrastructure.
The new instruments include the establishment of a National Space Policy, the creation of a Ghana Space Agency, and the adoption of a revised Science, Technology and Innovation Policy, all designed to guide the country’s long-term ambitions in space technology and innovation.
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Mr. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Acting Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, announced the approval at the maiden Ghana Space Conference in Accra.
He said space technology holds immense potential for addressing national development challenges, boosting productivity, and enhancing data-driven decision-making.
“The future of development is written in the skies. Satellites are no longer a luxury; they are the backbone of modern economies,” Mr. Buah said.
“They power precision farming, enhance disaster early warning systems, protect forests and water bodies, and strengthen our digital economy.”
According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), the global space economy is projected to reach US$1.8 trillion by 2035, up from US$630 billion in 2023, driven by demand for satellite connectivity, AI-powered insights, and navigation services.
Mr. Buah, who also serves as Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, disclosed that the Attorney-General‘s Department has begun legal processes to establish the Ghana Space Agency, which will coordinate national efforts and mobilise resources for space-related activities.
“Once launched, it will serve as the institutional backbone of our space programme, ensuring that space applications bring direct benefits to the people,” he said.
He added that budgetary support would be provided to strengthen the Ghana Space Science and Technology Institute (GSSTI) and operationalise the new agency.
Professor Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), urged massive investment in space science, noting that space-based environmental monitoring could help Ghana track deforestation, climate patterns, and oceanic changes more effectively.
Dr. Joseph Tandoh, Director of GSSTI, said the inaugural conference was timely, as it opens crucial discussions on national space law and governance.
The two-day event, themed “Harnessing Space Technology for Sustainable Development and Inclusive Growth in Ghana and Beyond,” was jointly organised by the EPA, GSSTI, Ghana Meteorological Agency, All Nations University, Spacehubs Africa, and Agbedus Consult.
