Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to building an inclusive and sustainable digital future, as the country participated in the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC-25) in Baku, Azerbaijan.

The Chairperson of the National Communications Authority, Ms Mavis Ampah who presented a policy statement highlighting the country’s progress in digital transformation, indicating, that Ghana’s initiatives, including the Rural Telephony and Digital Inclusion Programme, have connected over one million previously unserved citizens, while the One Million Coders programme equips youth with digital skills.

Ms. Ampah emphasized the need for affordable connectivity, digital skills, and AI capacity-building, and called on the international community to support Ghana’s efforts. “Ghana proposes that WTDC-25 amplify support in four key areas: technical assistance for affordable infrastructure, market interventions to reduce mobile data costs, scalable digital skills and AI capacity-building, and gender-responsive initiatives”.

According to her, Ghana’s participation in WTDC-25 underscores its commitment to leveraging digital technologies for national development and global cooperation. “The country’s focus on inclusivity and empowerment, particularly through Girls-in-ICT programmes, is a model for other nations to follow”.

According to Ms Ampah, as Ghana seeks support for its re-election to the ITU Council and its candidate for the Radio Regulations Board, the country’s digital transformation agenda is poised to drive economic growth and improve the lives of its citizens.

She outlined Ghana’s Key Proposals:

Gender-responsive initiatives to expand Girls-in-ICT programmes.

Technical assistance for affordable, last-mile, energy-efficient infrastructure

Market interventions to reduce the effective cost of mobile data

Scalable digital skills and AI capacity-building