Parliamentary Committee Trains on Digital Oversight Capacity with UCLA

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Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 23rd, 2026

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The Parliament of Ghana's Select Committee on Information and Communications held a training session with UCLA to enhance digital oversight capabilities. The training focused on how digital technology impacts governance and equipped members to scrutinize upcoming legislation related to communication and digital innovation.

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The Parliament of Ghana's Select Committee on Information and Communications conducted a training session with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) on March 18, 2026. The training aimed to equip committee members with the knowledge to understand and effectively scrutinize legislation related to digital technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation, particularly in light of approximately 15 upcoming bills from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation.

This initiative is intended to strengthen the committee's capacity for digital oversight and governance. While not imposing new direct compliance obligations on external entities, the training signifies a proactive step by the parliamentary committee to enhance its understanding of technological impacts on society and policy-making. Regulated entities in the telecommunications and technology sectors may anticipate more informed legislative scrutiny in the future.

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Committee on Information and Communications strengthens Digital Oversight Capacity through UCLA Training

Wednesday, 18th March, 2026

The Select Committee on Information and Communications held a one-day training with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to highlight how digital technology shapes power, scrutiny, and governance, while equipping members to stay updated and effective in their work.
The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Abed-Nego Lamangin Bandim, Member of Parliament for Bunkpurugu, noted that about 15 bills from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation will require thorough consideration, making the training timely in strengthening members’ ability to effectively scrutinize legislation.
During the session, Prof. Ramesh Srinivasan from UCLA’s Department of Information emphasized that technology is not just a tool but something that interacts with society and can significantly improve the Committee’s productivity.
He further explained the importance of understanding how technology works within society, adding that Africa, particularly Ghana, has the potential to lead in digital innovation. He concluded by stressing that technology and artificial intelligence should serve as tools for engagement that support human work, rather than replace or mimic it.