Bawuia

The relationship between digitalisation and the economy has taken a centre stage in this year’s electioneering campaign. Former President John Dramani Mahama, has criticised Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of abandoning discussions on the economy for digitalisation. In an indirect response to that criticism, Vice President Bawumia, while launching a digital ride-hailing platform, “Go Ride” for local taxi drivers, in Accra, explained the link between digitalisation and the economy. Dr Bawumia said the role of digitalisation in modern economies was pivotal towards achieving economic advancements, noting that countries that failed to embrace digitalisation risked being left behind in the global digital revolution.…