Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence

What Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence does

Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence (GI-KACE) is a government agency under Ghana's Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation, established in 2003 as Ghana's first Advanced Information Technology Institute through bilateral cooperation between Ghana and India. The organisation operates three physical centres (Accra headquarters, Sunyani, Bolgatanga) and delivers ICT training, certification, applied research, and consultancy services, having trained 50,000+ students over two decades. Its mandate covers ICT, electronics, artificial intelligence, robotics, and related fields, and it claims to operate the only supercomputer facility in Ghana.

The portfolio spans four core revenue streams: (1) recurrent government funding from the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation; (2) training and certification fees across corporate, sandwich, professional, and regular courses (CISA, CCNA, Oracle, RPA, Python, PowerBI, cybersecurity, Office Productivity, etc.); (3) project-based ICT consultancy for government agencies (Bank of Ghana, Ghana EXIM Bank, GBC, NRSA, UNDP); and (4) grant-funded donor programs (Mastercard Foundation DARE, World Bank re/START, GIZ, UNICEF). Adjacent product work includes proprietary software systems such as a Hospital Management System, GPS Asset Tracking with Virtual Fencing, E-Asset Management, Performance Appraisal System, TV Whitespace connectivity, and a Cocoa Bean Image Processing System built on National Instruments' LabVIEW/Vision Assistant. Upcoming projects include a Rural e-Commerce Platform and an MDA Budget Preparation Platform.

GI-KACE's go-to-market is event-driven and community-led, anchored in government relationships, MoU partnerships with universities (University of Ghana, KTU, KsTU, UENR, Berekum College of Education), and donor-funded outreach programs targeting JHS leavers, SHS graduates, rural women (DARE program in Somanya and Bekwai), informal sector entrepreneurs, and persons with disabilities (TeOSS with UNESCO and Huawei). International partners include UNESCO, UNDP, World Bank, UNICEF, GIZ, Huawei, Mastercard Foundation, Cisco, and the Indian High Commission. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue, financial performance, and headcount figures are not publicly reported. Legal entity is referenced as GI-KACE Consult LTD.

Name

Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence

Legal name

GI-KACE Consult LTD

Website

https://gi-kace.gov.gh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

GI-KACE is a Ghana government ICT training, research, and consultancy agency under the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation. It operates three regional centres, has trained 50,000+ students since 2003, and delivers certifications, applied research, and donor-funded digital inclusion programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

ICT Training and Professional Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Computer Training (61142), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Vendor/Authorized Certification Training (Microsoft/AWS/Cisco, etc.) (BPAEANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Learning Content Development (eLearning, Labs, Simulations) (BPAEANAD), Information Technology & Cybersecurity Certification Prep (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS, ISC2/ISACA) (EDANAIAF), Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Digital Classrooms (EDAJAMAA)

Keywords

• ICT training programs
• Capacity building services
• Professional certification courses
• Technology consultancy services
• Digital skills education

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core operational funding provided by the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation
2. Training and Consultancy Services: Fees from professional courses, corporate trainings, and ICT consultancy services provided to organizations and individuals
3. Project-Based Consultancy: Consultancy services for design, development, and implementation of ICT systems for government agencies and organizations such as UNDP, Ghana EXIM Bank, GBC

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

GI-KACE delivers ICT training and certification programs, technology consultancy and advisory services, and applied research and innovation in emerging technologies (AI, robotics, IoT, electronics). It serves as Ghana's first Advanced Information Technology Institute, providing corporate trainings, professional courses, sandwich courses, and regular courses, alongside e-Government research, digital literacy outreach, and custom ICT system development for government and institutional clients.

Product overview

Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence (GI-KACE) is Ghana's first Advanced Information Technology Institute offering a comprehensive portfolio of ICT training programs, research & innovation services, and consultancy solutions. The organization's offerings span multiple categories: core training programs (Corporate trainings, Sandwich courses, Professional courses, and Regular courses) covering software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies; specialized research projects including software systems (Performance Appraisal System, Hospital Management System, E-Asset Management System), IoT solutions (GPS Asset Tracking, TV Whitespace Implementation), image processing, and legal-tech applications; empowerment programs like the DARE initiative for rural women; and supporting platforms such as the Software Quality Assurance Unit and EMI Platform for data compliance. The institution serves as an agency under Ghana's Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation with three regional centres (Accra, Sunyani, Bolgatanga) and has trained over 50,000 students across its 20 years of operation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Training & Capacity Building Programs A comprehensive suite of ICT training programs including corporate trainings, sandwich courses, professional courses, and regular courses covering software development, networking, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Designed for SHS graduates, working professionals, and government agencies seeking foundational to advanced ICT skills and certifications.
• Consultancy & Advisory Services Information technology and management solutions providing expert advisory services for the design, development, and implementation of ICT systems for organizations and government agencies seeking ICT transformation and digitalization support.
• Research & Innovation Cutting-edge research initiatives in ICT, Electronics, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and associated areas, developing innovative technologies and solutions for Ghana's socio-economic advancement. Includes proprietary software systems, IoT solutions, and image processing applications.
• Hospital Management System Comprehensive hospital management solution for healthcare facilities to manage operations and patient information.
• GPS Asset Tracking with Virtual Fencing Capability A GPS-enabled edge device that tracks mobile assets with near real-time location monitoring, geo-fencing, remote immobilizer, and location history features for asset management.
• E-Asset Management System Electronic system for managing and tracking organizational assets digitally.
• Cocoa Bean Image Processing System Image processing system using National Instruments' LabVIEW and Vision Assistant to analyze cocoa beans based on size, height, width, and morphological features for automated quality classification.
• TV Whitespace Implementation TV whitespace technology implementation for connectivity solutions, targeting rural broadband access.
• Digital Access to Rural Empowerment (DARE) Program Program equipping young women in rural Ghana (ages 15-35) with digital, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills for economic independence. Includes single mothers and persons with disabilities, and is currently active in Somanya and Bekwai.
• EMI Platform (Data Subject Access Request) Data Subject Access Request form platform for vendors and customers under the EMI Platform, supporting data protection and GDPR compliance activities.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Networking certification program covering routing, switching, wireless, and security across three semesters: Introduction to Networking, Switching/Routing/Wireless Essentials, and Enterprise Networking/Security/Automation. Designed for working professionals and students pursuing Cisco certification.
• Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) International certification preparation course for IS audit, control, monitoring and assessment, covering five domains aligned with ISACA standards. Targets IT auditors, security professionals, and risk management practitioners.
• Certificate in Software Development Comprehensive software development training with five specialization pathways covering software engineering, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PostgreSQL/database, and Python. Designed for aspiring software developers and IT professionals.
• Diploma in Business Computing (Big Data) 6-month intensive program covering data analytics with Apache Spark, Hadoop/Big Data, R Programming, and Python for Data Science, including hands-on machine learning algorithms. Designed for aspiring data professionals.
• Data Analytics using Python Training program in data analytics using Python programming language, covering data manipulation, analysis, and visualization techniques.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50,000+ students trained in ICT skills
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Washington and Lee UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026Academic visit by students and faculty for 21-day seminar on Development, Trust, Technology, and Social Cooperation in Ghana
• Cisco Networking AcademysecondaryTechnology or Integration · 23 October 2025Exploratory partnership discussions to revive and strengthen ICT partnerships for African digital growth
• Indian High CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2025Meeting to discuss continuous collaboration and capacity building in digital innovation between Ghana and India
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2025MoU to advance digital innovation and support MSMEs across Ghana, aligned with SDG 17
• Koforidua Technical University (KTU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024MoU to deliver digital skills training in the Eastern Region as part of eSkills4Jobs initiative
• HuaweicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2024Partner in Technology-Enabled Open School Project (TeOSS) for inclusive education
• Berekum College of EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 July 2024MoU to enhance ICT capacity of trainee teachers at the college
• Global Vision International (GVI) GhanasecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024MoU to promote digital literacy among underprivileged women and children in STEM and tech industries
• Office of the Head of Civil Service (OHCS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 March 2023MoU to build capacity in ICT and digital literacy for Civil Service staff
• Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) and Alliance for Women In Media Africa (AWMA)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 March 2023Joint MoU to train female journalists on digital skills on International Women's Day
• University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2022MoU signed to conduct research in emerging technologies and establish institutional relationship
• Afro-Sino Centre of International Relations (ASCIR)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2022MoU to intensify research in ICT and provide mutual assistance in operations
• Mastercard FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary funding partner for the DARE (Digital Access to Rural Empowerment) Program targeting young women in rural Ghana with digital, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills
• UNESCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in DARE program and Technology-Enabled Open School Project (TeOSS) for inclusive digital education
• University of Ghana Business School (UGBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for DARE program implementation and knowledge sharing
• Ghana Education Service (GES)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for Girls in ICT Day celebrations and AI skills training for students

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Udemy: Global marketplace for professional skill courses including IT certifications, programming, and data analytics; comparable as a low-cost online substitute that competes for the same price-sensitive African learner seeking self-paced technical upskilling.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform offering professional certificates and degrees from universities and tech vendors (Google, IBM, AWS); comparable as a substitute for GI-KACE's certification prep and professional courses, particularly for self-motivated learners willing to study remotely.
• African Leadership University: Pan-African higher education institution with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda offering undergraduate and executive programmes including technology tracks; comparable as an Africa-focused, mission-driven education operator developing leadership and digital capacity at scale.
• Cisco Networking Academy: Cisco's global ICT skills-to-jobs programme delivering networking and cybersecurity curriculum through accredited institutions; comparable because GI-KACE is a CCNA delivery partner and competes for the same Cisco-certified learner audience in Ghana.

Direct peers

• Moringa School: Kenya-based tech accelerator school delivering full-stack and data science bootcamps across East Africa; comparable as an African ICT vocational provider targeting school-leavers and career changers with employer-aligned curricula.
• Aptech Limited: India-based ICT education and training company operating across Africa and emerging markets; directly comparable as a vocational IT training franchise offering software, networking, and certification courses to youth and professionals in similar price-sensitive markets.
• ALX Africa: Pan-African technology training provider offering software engineering, data, and cloud programmes; comparable because it targets the same young African learner segment seeking employability through digital skills, often in partnership with government workforce initiatives.
• NIIT Limited: Indian-origin ICT training and certification provider with global footprint including Africa; comparable because GI-KACE was established through bilateral Ghana-India cooperation and offers similar vocational and certification tracks (CCNA, programming, software development) to corporate and individual learners.

Emerging players

• Andela: African-founded technology talent development company that has shifted into AI training and engineering capacity building; comparable in its mission to develop African technical talent, though Andela's primary model is talent marketplace rather than government-mandated training.
• AltSchool Africa: Nigeria-based tech education company offering software engineering, data, and product programmes; comparable as an emerging African alternative targeting the same young professional learner with subsidized tech education and employer partnerships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KofiAnnanICT

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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