Cybersecurity book on Ghana exhibited at UN Congress
A book chronicling Ghana’s cybersecurity transformation has received international recognition after being selected for exhibition at the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Titled The Republic: A Professional Journey, Ghana’s Cybersecurity and the Making of a Role Model Country, the book, authored by former Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, was among a select group of publications exhibited during the Congress.
The event, held from September 26 to October 1, 2026, brought together more than 5,000 participants from about 97 countries.
According to the organisers, the book was selected following a recommendation by members of the community of the United Nations Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ).
In a letter to Dr Antwi-Boasiako, the Chair of the 34th Session of the CCPCJ, Mr José Antonio Zabalgoitia, described the book as one of the publications that reminded readers of the values, courage, determination and resilience of individuals whose actions contributed to the pursuit of just and peaceful societies.
He said the book was a valuable addition to the exhibition, which sought to strengthen international cooperation in addressing public security challenges.
During the Congress, the book was displayed alongside other selected publications, giving delegates and participants an opportunity to engage with Ghana’s cybersecurity development story and the evolution of the institutions, policies and initiatives that have shaped the country’s digital security landscape.
The recognition extended beyond the Congress, with a copy of the book retained in a library in Abu Dhabi as part of the historical collections of the CCPCJ.
The organisers said the decision to retain a copy of the book would give it a continuing presence beyond the event and preserve its account of Ghana’s cybersecurity journey for future readers.
Published in November 2025, the book provides a first-hand account of Dr Antwi-Boasiako’s professional journey and his involvement in the development of Ghana’s cybersecurity sector.
Reacting to the international recognition, Dr Antwi-Boasiako said the achievement was unexpected and belonged to the many people who had contributed to the development of Ghana’s cybersecurity sector.
The UN exhibition also coincided with October, which is observed globally as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, giving added relevance to the publication’s focus on Ghana’s experience in building national cybersecurity capacity.
BY NORMAN COOPER
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