About
A Ghanaian technology company, built in Accra.
Global Icons is a technology company in Accra, Ghana. We work on problems in transport, education, public services, payments and governance, and we build digital systems designed for the conditions we work in.
Global Icons Ltd. is based in Accra. Our team of engineers, designers and project managers builds systems that are in use in Ghana. Our work is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
5.6037° N, 0.1870° W · Accra, Ghana
How we work
Research first. Then build. Then operate.
- In research
Research
We study a problem in its context before writing software.
- In development
Build
We design and engineer our own platforms rather than adapting foreign tools.
- Live
Operate
We run what we build in the real world.
Where we work
Five areas, each a set of problems rather than a single product.
- MobilityHow people pay for and use public and shared transport.
- EducationCurriculum-aligned learning and exam preparation for students in Ghana.
- Public servicesDigital systems for national programmes, from enrolment to records.
- PaymentsHow money could move between mobile money and bank accounts across borders.
- Digital governanceTools that help governments deliver services digitally.
“The best solutions for Africa will come from Africa.”