Mahama Advocates for a “New Global Order” of Equity and Digital Fairness at Dubai Summit
President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater inclusion of developing countries in global decision-making to ensure fairness and equity in international governance.
He made the call at the World Government Summit in Dubai.
President Mahama said the credibility of global governance rests on fairness, describing it as the cornerstone of trust among nations.
He asserted that international institutions must evolve to become more representative, responsive and equitable, particularly in the way global rules are formulated and enforced.
“Developing nations must have a stronger voice in shaping the rules governing trade, finance, climate action and peacekeeping,” he stated.
He noted that Ghana remains committed to an international order anchored in dialogue rather than confrontation, cooperation rather than isolation, rules rather than coercion, and shared progress rather than zero-sum rivalry.
The President also underscored Ghana’s foreign relations strategy, emphasising that the country’s alliances, including those with Gulf nations, are rooted in economic diplomacy that prioritises development, investment, and citizen opportunities.
Ghana added that Ghana will persist in collaborating with like-minded partners to fortify multilateral cooperation and advocate for a more equitable and inclusive global order.
He further advocated for the establishment of ethical and inclusive global governance frameworks to regulate artificial intelligence and emerging digital systems, cautioning that the rapid pace of technological innovation is surpassing the capabilities of existing governance structures.
President John Dramani Mahama noted that Ghana is making steady progress in digital transformation, citing advancements in mobile financial inclusion, national identification systems, and ongoing e-governance reforms as evidence of the country’s commitment to developing a digital economy.
He nonetheless advised that the digital future must be accessible to all nations, warning that unequal access to technology could exacerbate global inequality.
“The digital future must not be the privilege of a few nations,” he said.
In his view, the future global alliances must prioritise ethical governance of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity cooperation, technology transfer and inclusive digital capacity-building.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana