Ghana is participating in the 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union in Doha, Qatar, to seek re-election to the ITU Council. The nation has also nominated National Communications Authority Director-General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko for the Radio Regulations Board.
ITU Council and Board Bids
Ghana is participating in the 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference of the International Telecommunication Union, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from 9 to 27 November 2026. The country is seeking re-election to the ITU Council to help shape policies, priorities, and strategic direction while advancing the interests of developing countries.
In addition to the council bid, Ghana presented the candidature of National Communications Authority Director-General Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko for a seat on the Radio Regulations Board. The board plays a critical role in the international management of radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.
Calls for Digital Equity
Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Hon. Samuel Nartey George led Ghana's delegation and spoke at a Ministerial Roundtable Forum. He cautioned that a new digital divide was emerging due to unequal access to computing power, quality data, and advanced technology resources.
ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin also emphasized the importance of the conference decisions during her opening remarks. She noted that billions of people remain unconnected and called for a stronger ITU to help members navigate technological change.
Key facts and where they come from
- Ghana is seeking re-election to the ITU Council at the 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar.
seeking re-election to the ITU Council and presenting the candidature
- Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko has been nominated for a seat on the Radio Regulations Board.
presenting the candidature of the Director-General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, for a seat on the Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
- Minister Samuel Nartey George warned of an emerging digital divide driven by unequal access to computing power and quality data.
He cautioned that a new digital divide was emerging, driven by unequal access to computing power, quality data and the resources required to develop advanced technologies.
