ICT Regulation Starting: NITA Hosts Stakeholder Discussion
Jumpstarting ICT Regulation: A Stakeholder Conclave in Ghana 🇬🇭
Get ready for a thought-provoking gathering! The National Information Technology Agency (NITA) has partnered with the Institute of IT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH) to host an enlightening event on Monday, 19th December 2022, at the Kofi Annan Centre for Excellence (KACE) from 8:30am to 2pm.
Under the spotlight is the controversial subject of "Regulating ICT Businesses and Practitioners in Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges." The discussion aims to delve into the nitty-gritty of NITA's regulatory functions, exploring the myriad opportunities and potential hurdles that may arise in the process.
Keen to set the tone for the day, the Minister of Communications and Digitalisation (MOCD), Mrs. Ursula Owusu Ekuful will grace the occasion with a rousing keynote address. Notable figures from the ICT industry such as Hon. Sam George, member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and a member of the Communications Committee, Dr. Felicia Engmann - Senior lecturer, GIMPA School of Technology, and Dr. Collins Yeboah-Afari, Director General, Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence will join a panel discussion.
Joining them will be Mr. Carl Sackey, CEO, CS Consulting and Services Ltd, Mr. Ebo Richardson, Chief Projects Officer, Equity Group, and Mr. David Gowu - Executive Director, Institute of IT Professionals Ghana.
As Mr. Richard Okyere-Fosu, the Director General of NITA, enthusiastically prepares for the event, he invites all stakeholders to participate, either in person or remotely via the platforms provided by NITA.
With a sense of optimism, Mr. Okyere-Fosu shared, "The time has come for NITA to take the plunge fully into ICT regulation. A regulator's role is best served when stakeholders understand and collaborate on the path ahead, anticipating potential obstacles and working together to overcome them."
He further emphasized, "The proper regulation of ICT offers numerous advantages for us. This gathering is intended to share the action plan with stakeholders, creating a collaborative and fruitful partnership."
Whether you're an ICT professional, a business owner, a lecturer, a student, or simply interested in the digital landscape, you're cordially invited to attend the discourse. The dialogue will also be livestreamed on Microsoft Teams, Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom.
While specific details of the discussions at the NITA stakeholder forum are not yet publicly available, one can anticipate a lively debate exploring the opportunities and challenges associated with regulating ICT businesses and practitioners in Ghana. Some potential opportunities may include enhanced security, improved compliance, increased investment, and digital inclusion, while potential challenges might include overregulation, technology evolution, balancing freedom and control, and infrastructure and capacity concerns.
- The forthcoming stakeholder forum, hosted by the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) and the Institute of IT Professionals Ghana (IIPGH), will delve into the discussions about regulating ICT businesses and practitioners in Ghana, focusing on opportunities like enhanced security, improved compliance, increased investment, and digital inclusion, as well as challenges such as overregulation, technology evolution, balancing freedom and control, and infrastructure and capacity concerns.
- As the event approaches, interested individuals from various sectors, including ICT professionals, business owners, lecturers, students, and finance enthusiasts, are cordially invited to attend the discourse either in person or remotely via the platforms provided by NITA.
- The livestream of the event will be available on Microsoft Teams, Facebook, YouTube, and Zoom, providing an opportunity for technology enthusiasts from across the world to participate in the ongoing dialogue about the regulation of ICT businesses and practitioners in Ghana.
