Ghana’s cherished tradition of reading is fading, with libraries underused and bookshops struggling as young people increasingly favor digital content and social media. Educators and policymakers warn that this shift threatens critical thinking, creativity, and academic performance skills essential for national development. To counter this decline, the Ghana Library Authority (GhLA), which oversees 139 libraries nationwide, is embracing digital transformation. Acting Executive Director Ziblim Alhassan Betintiche explained that the Authority is leveraging technology to reconnect youth with reading. A new digital library app now offers thousands of resources accessible from…
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