{"id":254058,"date":"2024-11-21T15:05:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/gss-launches-2024-hackathon-to-harness-talents-of-tech-varsity-students\/"},"modified":"2024-11-21T15:05:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T15:05:56","slug":"gss-launches-2024-hackathon-to-harness-talents-of-tech-varsity-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/21\/gss-launches-2024-hackathon-to-harness-talents-of-tech-varsity-students\/","title":{"rendered":"GSS launches 2024 Hackathon\u2026 to harness talents of tech varsity students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched the 2024 Yackathon, a three-day innova\u00adtion contest, aimed at encouraging students from technical universi\u00adties to provide creative solutions to societal challenges, using data.<\/p>\n<p>The competition involves 72 participants from six technical universities, with winners set to receive cash prizes and medals.<\/p>\n<p>The Hackathon Coordina\u00adtor, Dr Francis Kweku Siripi, explained that the competition focuses on harnessing the talents of technical university students, to solve pressing national issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have selected six technical universities and the top three students from each school to compete.<\/p>\n<p>The winner will take home GH\u00a220,000, with the second and third receiving GH\u00a215,000 and GH\u00a210,000, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Mentors will also be recognized for their contributions,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s edition shifts atten\u00adtion from traditional universities, following the 2023 contest won by the University of Cape Coast.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Siripi noted that participants have already displayed impres\u00adsive innovation, with products addressing critical national prob\u00adlems.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised the 36-hour time-frame within which con\u00adtestants must develop solutions, highlighting the urgency and creativity required for the event.<\/p>\n<p>The 2024 Hackathon centres on leveraging data from the GSS\u2019s StatsBank to address cyclical developmental challenges and emerging issues at the sub-nation\u00adal level.<\/p>\n<p>According to Mr Siripi, the initiative seeks to expand the use of data in evidence-based decision-making to transform livelihoods and achieve sustain\u00adable development goals.<\/p>\n<p>Assistant Chief Statistician at GSS, Dr Korina Abaka Ansah, underscored the significance of the competition in bridging the gap between academia and industry.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis platform encourages students to utilise census data and surveys to create products that meet Ghana\u2019s needs. For example, a recent group developed a prod\u00aduct to test water quality, showcas\u00ading the practical impact of these innovations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The six participating insti\u00adtutions are Dr Hilla Limann Technical University, Bolgatanga Technical University, Sunyani Technical University, Accra Tech\u00adnical University, Takoradi Tech\u00adnical University, and Koforidua Technical University.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, the top students were sponsored by the Danish gov\u00adernment to compete globally, a testament to the competition\u2019s po\u00adtential for international exposure.<\/p>\n<p>He hoped that the Hackathon will inspire students to embrace entrepreneurship and innovation, reducing unemployment and creating opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Ansah encouraged all partic\u00adipants, including women, to seize the moment and demonstrate their capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>The event runs from Wednes\u00adday to Friday, culminating in the selection of the overall winner.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0BY RAISSA SAMBOU<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) yesterday launched the 2024 Yackathon, a three-day innova\u00adtion contest, aimed at encouraging students from technical universi\u00adties to provide creative solutions to societal challenges, using data. 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