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Driving DigitalTransformationof the Economy inGhanaOpportunities, policyreforms and the roleof mobile Driving DigitalTransformationof the Economy inGhana Opportunities, policyreforms and the roleof mobile GSMA The GSMA is a global organisation unifying the mobileecosystem to discover, develop and deliver innovationfoundational to positive business environments andsocietal change. Our vision is to unlock the full power ofconnectivity so that people, industry and society thrive.Representing mobile operators and organisations acrossthe mobile ecosystem and adjacent industries, the GSMAdelivers for its members across three broad pillars:Connectivity for Good, Industry Services and Solutionsand Outreach. This activity includes advancing policy,tackling today’s biggest societal challenges, underpinningthe technology and interoperability that make mobile workand providing the world’s largest platform to convene themobile ecosystem at the MWC and M360 series of events.We invite you to find out more at www.gsma.comFollow the GSMA on Twitter/X: @GSMA Through Line Advisors Through Line Advisors was created in 2022 to bringtogether a group of expert advisors who – although theycome from different fields - are all committed to deliveringthe highest quality of work for clients. The companyincludes expertise in economics, finance and strategyacross a very wide range of sectors and situations. Everyonewho works at Through Line has a single-minded focus ondelivering the best possible advice to clients.Email: info@throughlineadvisors.comPhone: +44 (0) 203 813 0976Copyright Through Line Advisors Ltd.85 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 7LT Authors: Gaia Penteriani, Through Line AdvisorsMark Williams, Through Line AdvisorsDaniel Pate, Through Line AdvisorsMatthew Harrison-Harvey, Through Line AdvisorsAngela Wamola, Head of Sub-Saharan Africa, GSMACaroline Mbugua, HSC, Senior Director, Public Policy and Communications, GSMAPhilippe Goabga, Senior Policy Manager, West Africa, GSMA Contents 1.Executive Summary4 -52.Digital Economy Framework5A.Introduction7B.How does the digital economy drive development?7C.The role of the telecoms sector in the digital economy8D.This study8 - 103.Digital Transformation in Ghana12A.Ghana country snapshot13B.The economy of Ghana14C.Ghana Economic Strategy15 - 17D.The economic impact of digitalisation in Ghana18 - 294.The Telecommunications Sector in Ghana30A.Sector Overview31 - 34B.Policy challenges35 - 49C.Summary of impacts of policy reforms50 - 525.Policy Recommendations55 - 56 Digitalisation is a key driver of economic growth with the potential to support Ghana in its pursuitof shared prosperity.Accelerating digital and technology transformation to deliver a “digitallyinclusive and data-driven economy” is a central pillar of the agenda championed by H.E. PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama and the Government’s RESET agenda.1Initiatives by the Government andMinistry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MCDTI) include a review of theexisting legislative and regulatory framework, developing a new National Digital Transformation andEmerging Technology Strategy and National Artificial Intelligence Strategy.2 This study identifies opportunities for further digitalisation in Ghana and estimates the potentialeconomic value that could be unlocked by adopting digital technologies across key sectors ofthe economy.It identifies how these opportunities can be supported through policy reforms in thetelecommunications sector which play a critical role in the digitalisation process. The telecoms sector in Ghana has made steady progress in recent years.However, bold policyactions are required to accelerate digital adoption, reduce the cost of supply and promote investmentin both mobile money and mobile broadband services. This report identifies key policy recommendations for consideration in the review of the regulatoryframework and development of digital transformation and AI strategies by the Governmentand MCDTI.These policy reforms could close the usage gap from the current level of 62% of thepopulation to 46% in 2029 - at which point, 54% of the population would be connected to the mobileinternet marking a major milestone for Ghana’s development (Figure 1). The priority policy reforms include: •Mobile tax reform.Reduce sector-specific taxes on the mobile industry and mobileconsumers, and maintain the government’s recent decision to remove the E-Levy (onelectronic money transfers) from April 2025. This will feed directly into lower retail priceswhich will boost adoption and usage of mobile broadband. •Infrastructure Investment.Create a sustainable investment environment for digitalinfrastructure by implementing the following measures: publishing a spectrum roadmapthat includes 5G spectrum, technology neutral licences and spectrum assignment, and amarket-led approach to 2G and 3G network sunsetting; defining infrastructure deploymentrules; providing increased access for Mobile Network