Kwami Ahiabenu,II Knowledge Chief

Coding is the power that enables a lot of tech driven services to function. Coding can be described as a process of using a computer language to develop software services or a product that works in software development environments based on specific deployment processes and testing protocols.  A computer code performs the function of communication; creating a set of instructions which tell a computer software what to do and how to do it in a fast and efficient manner. Coders or programmers or developers are persons who acquire specific skills in writing code using either one or a combination of several programming language. Through coding, a number of software are created for a wide range of use and without coding, we cannot have websites, online platforms or mobile apps. In terms of classification, we can characterize codes into three types; low-level, high-level and object-oriented coding languages. Low level languages are dissimilar to human language and require in-depth knowled...

Ghana’s fintech space can accelerate its rate of Fintech innovations if there is a deeper collaboration between educational institutions, research entities and businesses, this assertion came to light during a two-day hybrid Fintech and Innovations course organised by Knowledge Innovations, Ghana Fintech and Payments Association in partnership with Global Centre for Fintech Innovations, providers of course certification. The course topics includes financial technologies and digital transformation, Fintech key trends and applications, technologies and innovations driving Fintech; FinTech Legal and regulatory framework; fintech and Innovation; The Ghanaian Perspective, understanding cyber security risks in fintech; Emerging technologies driving Fintech and Innovation Strategy; Developing Your Fintech strategy. The participants were taken through practical steps on how to apply key lesson learned in their day-to-day work activities. The course was facilitated by leading experts in Ghana’s...