The Coalition for Digital Equality (CODE), has opened nominations for the inaugural "Digital Equality Awards" in Ghana and Uganda.

A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said the nominations are open for submission from May 27, 2021 and close on June 27, 2021 via http://www.coalitionfordigitalequality.org

It said the awards would recognize digital impact makers in Ghana and Uganda in order to promote and amplify their work.

The Award categories are: Digital Skills Champion, Digital Inclusion Innovator, Research and Knowledge Builder and Women's Entrepreneurship and Investment Champion.

The statement quoted Madam Eunice Baguma Ball, Ecosystem Development Consultant, that, "Despite the difficulties during the pandemic, individuals and organisations have forged on to enable digital inclusion and improved digital skills for women and girls across the continent.

A prosperous and inclusive digital Africa is possible if we pool our efforts and resources towards that goal. It is for this reason that we have launched the Digital Equality Awards to recognize, particularly, individuals and organisations in Ghana and Uganda for their continued efforts in this space."

CODE is a network connecting local and international stakeholders to address the digital gender divide and drive sustainable economic growth in Africa.