Freetown, Sierra Leone – The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is thrilled to announce the return of the Sierra Leone Digital & Financial Inclusion Roundtable, scheduled for December 4, 2024, in Freetown. Building on the success of the inaugural 2023 edition, this year’s event highlights the theme “From Policy to Practice: Transforming Sierra Leone […]
Peterking Quaye, Founder & Executive Director of West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), applauds the Government of Ghana on its landmark achievement in launching 5G internet services through the NextGen Infraco Consortium (NGIC), a coalition of key partners including Ascend Digital, K-NET, Radisys, Nokia, and Tech Mahindra. As Ghana embarks on this journey to high-speed […]
The 2nd edition of the Ghana Digital and Financial Inclusion Roundtable concluded on a powerful note in Accra, Ghana, as experts, stakeholders, and industry leaders gathered to address pressing issues of digital and financial inclusion in the country. Hosted by the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet), this annual event has quickly become a premier […]
Accra, Ghana — November 2023 – Building on the resounding success of its 2023 debut, the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is thrilled to announce the 2nd Edition of the Ghana Digital and Financial Inclusion Roundtable, slated for August 2024. This year’s gathering promises to elevate the dialogue by bringing together fresh perspectives through […]
As we mark this year’s International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, it is crucial to remember that poverty is not just about lacking money—it is about a denial of rights, dignity, and opportunities. This year’s theme, “Ending Social and Institutional Maltreatment: Acting Together for Just, Peaceful, and Inclusive Societies,” draws attention to a critical […]
As we commemorate the International Day of Rural Women, we at the West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) recognize the indispensable contributions of rural women as custodians of food security, biodiversity, and community health. This year’s theme, “Empowering Rural Women for a Sustainable Future,” resonates deeply with our mission to uplift rural women across West […]
As we mark the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month, West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) is proud to stand as a leading advocate for cybersecurity in Liberia and the broader Mano River Union (MRU) region. For over two decades, this month has been dedicated to empowering individuals, organizations, and governments with knowledge and practices to […]