The Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs (MLGCRA), through its Research, Statistics and Information Management (RSIM) Directorate, has taken a significant step toward deepening digital transformation within the Ministry as it engaged key stakeholders in a comprehensive review and training session on the Smart Workplace platform.
The engagement brought together Directors, Project Coordinators and technical officers to enhance their understanding of the platform’s features and how to apply them effectively for improved productivity across the civil service.
The Smart workplace is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative that provides a virtual office platform for government employees. It is a suite of office productivity tools designed to promote collaboration among employees across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
Welcoming participants, the Director in charge of RSIM, Mr. Divine Ayejoh, underscored the Ministry’s commitment to embracing technology as a driver of modern governance. He noted that digitization has become indispensable in an era where technology sits at the center of national development.
Mr. Ayejoh expressed confidence that the training would enable participants to fully acquaint themselves with the platform, ensuring a smooth transition when the Smart Workplace becomes fully operational within the Ministry.
Technical experts from E-Solutions and the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) facilitated the session, providing an insightful overview of the system. They emphasized that Ghana’s ongoing shift toward a paperless environment calls for digital tools that simplify workflow processes and enhance service delivery.
According to the facilitators, the Smart Workplace platform is designed to be user-friendly, efficient and secure. They highlighted its seamless interface and strong encryption features, developed in line with civil service standards regarding the handling of classified information and document accessibility.
Source: Chantal Aidoo
Public Relations Unit, MLGCRA