GSMA and Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications hold workshop on 5G spectrum policy
Date: 2026-05-15
By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
GSMA, in collaboration with
the Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications, has organised a workshop on spectrum
auction design and pricing as part of activities marking the Chamber’s 15th
anniversary celebrations in Ghana.
The workshop brought
together senior representatives from the Ministry of Communications, the
National Communications Authority, the Parliamentary Select Committee on ICT,
mobile network operators, the Ghana Revenue Authority and other industry
stakeholders.
Discussions focused on
approaches to spectrum auction design and pricing intended to support Ghana’s
upcoming 5G spectrum auction and broader efforts to strengthen investment,
innovation and next-generation connectivity
The sessions were led by
Philippe Goabga, Senior Policy Manager, West Africa, GSMA and Kenechi Okeleke, Senior Director, Regional,
Social Policy Research at GSMA.
According to organisers, the
engagement highlighted the importance of collaboration between policymakers,
regulators and private sector stakeholders in developing sustainable spectrum
policy frameworks capable of accelerating digital transformation and expanding
inclusive connectivity.
The workshop forms part of
ongoing efforts to support Ghana’s digital economy agenda and prepare the
country for expanded 5G deployment and advanced telecommunications services.
