Ghana’s delegation to the World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) 2025 in Baku has opened talks with the Dominican Republic to deepen digital cooperation, as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen its ICT ecosystem and secure positions within the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
The meeting, held on the sidelines of the conference, focused on opportunities for collaboration in telecommunications development, digital transformation initiatives and knowledge sharing. Ghana’s officials presented the country’s priorities in expanding digital infrastructure, improving regulatory systems and advancing regional leadership in ICT.
The Dominican Republic delegation underscored its long-standing engagement with the ITU, noting preparations for its 100-year anniversary during the global conference and its recent election to the ITU Council. Dominican officials also shared experiences from their telecommunications reforms and digital inclusion programmes.
Ghana used the engagement to outline its own aspirations within the ITU, including its bid for a seat on the ITU Council and its re-election to the Radio Regulations Board (RRB), positions it says are vital to advancing Africa’s voice in global digital policy.
The talks form part of Ghana’s broader strategy at WTDC 2025 to build strategic alliances, attract technical partnerships and position itself as a regional leader in digital development. The conference brings together governments, regulators and industry stakeholders to shape the future of global telecommunications and development-oriented digital policy.
