Telecoms & IT

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 factors, as well as Ghana’s competitive advantages as a business destination, are stimulating the start-up scene.

This chapter contains interviews with Kwabena Akyeampong, CEO, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications; Ali Faramawy, President, Microsoft Middle East & Africa; and Valentina Mintah, CEO, West Blue Consulting.