The leadership of the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC) has paid a courtesy visit to the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications (GCT) to discuss collaborative efforts aimed at growing and strengthening Ghana’s telecommunications and digital financial ecosystem.
Led by Dr. Tanko Rashid Computer, CEO of GIFEC, the delegation included Deputy CEO Abdul Aziz Mohammed, along with key team members Henry Agyemang Boateng, Ruth Azantilow, Alhaji Yahaya Zakaria Osman, Fredrick Kojo Aidoo, and Vincent Amponsah. The meeting brought to the fore the need for increased collaboration to bridge Ghana’s digital divide, enhance rural telephony, promote Girls in ICT initiatives and support governments’ One Million Coders Initiative.
Strengthening Collaboration to Advance Ghana’s Digital Agenda
During the discussions, the CEO of the Chamber, while welcoming the GIFEC team, emphasized the strong and cordial relationship between the Chamber and GIFEC. He highlighted that members of the Chamber sit on GIFEC’s board, demonstrating the industry’s commitment to supporting GIFEC’s mandate.
The Chamber reiterated its full support for GIFEC’s initiatives, particularly efforts to bridge the existing telecom usage deficit in underserved communities. The discussion also explored how Ghana has become a leading example of how Universal Service Funds (USF) are managed to drive national digital transformation.
Growing the Industry to Sustain GIFEC’s Mandate
The meeting also explored long-term strategies to expand Ghana’s telecom and digital financial sector. On his part, the CEO of the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications Ing. Dr. Kenneth Ashigbey, together with his management team made up of David Aryeetey, Alaina Dedry-Amuzu and Bobbie Osei, pledged to work closely with GIFEC to find sustainable solutions that support universal access to connectivity while ensuring financial viability for all players.
Key suggestions included:
– Encouraging industry-wide growth.
– Strengthening mobile money and digital financial services to create revenue streams in underserved communities.
– Investing in fixed broadband infrastructure to enhance connectivity and economic opportunities.
As Ghana continues its push toward a digitally inclusive economy, partnerships between GIFEC and industry leaders like the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications will be critical in bridging the digital divide and ensuring equitable access to digital services for all citizens.
