Accra stands as the most technological city in Ghana, partly due to its cosmopolitan status. Scientific novelty is typically heralded in the city before its introduced elsewhere.
The capital of Ghana features all of modern tech facilities and services. The capital has satellite television, pay to view tv, 4G telephony, internet access, app based taxi services and mobile money services. With Next Gen Infraco, the 5G wholesale infrastructure provider, the government of Ghana has formally ushered in the 5G era by introducing next-generation telecoms infrastructure that is expected to transform digital connectivity throughout the country. It is anticipated that NGIC’s rollout will first include 5G services in key cities such Ghana Accra, Kumasi, and Takoradi. A statewide growth plan is planned, with full coverage anticipated by 2026. This strategy seeks to guarantee infrastructure preparedness and thorough accessibility in both urban and rural settings.
The city also has digital centers where technology based companies are located. Through the National Information Technology Authority, several information technology interventions such as the payments and settlement systems for banks, the state banking card called eswich and eservices like online passport and birth certification acquisition. The National Communication Authority provides oversight of the tech space in terms of licensing and regulation.
As a developing city, the capital has experimented successfully with inter bank digital transfers and looks forward to a digital version of the cedi currency.
BODIES RESPONSIBLE FOR TECH POLICIES
Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations
In accordance with the policy guidelines of the Coordinated Programme of Economic and Social Development Policies, the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovations is primarily responsible for initiating and developing national policies that aim to achieve cost-effective information and communications infrastructure and services for the enhancement and promotion of economic competitiveness.
National Communications Authority.
Fair competition in the telecommunications sector is encouraged and upheld by the Authority. Implementing competition policies within the Authority’s purview is part of this duty. The NCA encourages fair competition and shields communications service providers from unfair and anti-competitive behavior by other service providers as well as abuses of market power. Additionally, the Authority has concurrent authority to address anti-competitive practices in telecommunications, spectrum use, and broadcasting.
The National Information Technology Agency
Ghana’s IT policy are implemented by the National Information Technology Agency. As stated in the e-Ghana project, which ideally aims to help the government generate growth and employment by leveraging ICT and public-private partnerships, It also ensures the sustainable growth of ICT through research and development planning and technology acquisition strategies to facilitate Ghana’s potential to become a technology-driven, knowledge-and values-based economy.
The Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology
By taking steps to improve market-oriented research and development for suitable external conditions, science, technology, and innovation through widespread awareness conception, collaboration, and teamwork, this ministry hopes to maintain growth.