Ghana was one of the first countries in Africa to liberalise and deregulate its telecoms industry. The sector is well established, and has a high penetration rate in voice and data services, bringing a range of content to consumers and posting steady growth. Both private operators and public bodies are pushing forward on geographic coverage and network expansion, while service improvement has...
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Since assuming power in January 2017 the administration of President Nana Akufo-Addo has moved to rein in fiscal spending, industrialise rural regions and improve the business environment in order to jump-start economic growth. The government has brought down the fiscal deficit and freed up capital spending for priority projects, and Ghana’s economic prospects appear strong for 2018.
Ghana has stepped up efforts to bolster its fast-growing ICT sector with the signing of a new deal strengthening cybersecurity protections.
Articles & Analysis | Ghana telecoms market develops through fibre-optic networks, 4G LTE and an e-transformation programme from The Report: Ghana 2017
With mobile internet growing strongly and the government committed to extensive ICT development, Ghana’s IT sector is gaining momentum. Demand for tech services and products is rising from private and public sector bodies, as well as individuals, and the rollout of new in-country cable networks and nascent 4G is boosting connectivity. These...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Kwabena Akyeampong, CEO, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC): Interview from The Report: Ghana 2017
What can be done to improve access to broadband networks and ICT, and to what extent are private sector players involved in developments?
Articles & Analysis | Ghana's reputation as start-up centre has risen in recent years from The Report: Ghana 2017
An open economy, growing use of technology, political stability and location make Ghana a favourable centre for ICT development. For some time the country was not fully capitalising on these qualities, but recently its reputation as a start-up centre has risen.