NITA engages stakeholders on the Ghana Electronic Document Wallet ecosystem

The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) on Thursday, 25th June 2026, hosted an Early Market Engagement session on the proposed Ghana Electronic Document Wallet (GEDW) Initiative at the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Office Complex in Ridge, Accra. The event was held with both in-person and virtual participants.

The engagement brought together representatives from Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs), financial institutions, regulatory bodies, academia, technology companies, startups and private sector organisations to explore the initiative and provide input on how best the project can be implemented within the Ghanaian ecosystem.

In his opening remarks, the Ag. Director-General of NITA, Ing. Dr. Mark-Oliver Kevor, underscored the importance of trusted digital systems in modern governance and economic development. He noted that many institutions still rely on paper-based processes and fragmented digital platforms to verify documents, which results in process delays, duplication of effort and increased vulnerability to document fraud.

According to him, the Ghana Electronic Document Wallet Ecosystem is designed to address these challenges by providing a secure and interoperable environment where individuals and organisations can receive, manage, share and verify digital credentials with confidence.

Representing the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the Director for Innovation, Mr. Emmanuel Ofori, reaffirmed Government's commitment to strengthening digital trust and delivering services that place citizens at the centre. He emphasised the importance of empowering individuals with greater control over their personal information while ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection requirements.

The Head of Technical Services at NITA, Mr. Solomon Kofi Richardson, then delivered a comprehensive presentation on the proposed ecosystem, giving stakeholders an overview of its vision, architecture, governance framework and implementation approach, and explaining how it will enable trusted digital credential management and verification across institutions.

Participants were also taken through successful international digital credential ecosystems and the role of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in enabling secure authentication, encryption, digital signatures and credential verification.

The ecosystem is expected to support a wide range of credentials issued by both public and private institutions, including birth certificates, tax clearance certificates, business registration certificates, licences, permits, passports, land records, insurance certificates, employment records, professional certifications and educational qualifications.

Stakeholders welcomed the initiative and described it as a critical step towards enhancing trust, improving efficiency, reducing administrative burdens and accelerating Ghana's digital transformation journey. Discussions highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, strong governance structures, privacy protection, operational sustainability and clear accountability frameworks.

Participants further recommended broader stakeholder participation during the pilot phase, continuous public awareness campaigns and the adoption of global best practices tailored to Ghana's unique context. NITA assured participants that all feedback received would be carefully reviewed and incorporated into the ongoing design and implementation process.

As Ghana continues to advance its digitalisation efforts, the Ghana Electronic Document Wallet Initiative is expected to become a key component of the country's digital public infrastructure, enabling trusted interactions among citizens, businesses and government institutions.