WAICTANet Launches “Ghana Digital Policy Watch” to Engage Civil Society on over 13 New Digital Bills
The West Africa ICT Action Network (WAICTANet) has announced the launch of the Ghana Digital Policy Watch & Civil Society Consultation Platform to coordinate non-state input on more than 13 draft digital and technology-related bills currently being processed by Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations. The platform will serve as a hub for […]
The recent directive by Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations to suspend the operations of seven radio stations, citing national security concerns and non-compliance with licensing regulations, raises critical questions about media freedom, regulatory enforcement, and transparency in governance. As an organization committed to digital rights, open governance, and media sustainability across the […]
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 […]