Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Hon. Samuel Nartey George, held discussions with a visiting delegation from the United States government and U.S. Embassy to deepen digital cooperation between Ghana and the United States.
The U.S. delegation included Brooke Donilon, Chief of Staff at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA); Jaisha Wray, Associate Administrator of NTIA; Laurie Kelleher, Acting Commercial Counselor at the U.S. Embassy; and Victoria Agbai, Commercial Specialist.
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The meeting focused on Ghana’s digital transformation agenda, with the team from the U.S. embassy expressing appreciation to the minister for hosting (for the very first time in Ghana) the satellite training for the United States Telecommunication Training Institute USTTI.
Ghana’s satellite sector is becoming an increasingly important component of the country’s broader digital transformation strategy, particularly as demand grows for resilient connectivity, rural broadband access, and digital inclusion. With internet penetration reaching nearly 70% of the population and more than 38 million active mobile connections recorded in 2025, satellite technologies are playing a growing role in extending coverage to underserved and remote areas beyond terrestrial fiber and mobile infrastructure.
The sector has also gained momentum through the expansion of VSAT services, increased interest in low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity, and the country’s wider investments in digital infrastructure, which is estimated to be worth approximately USD 400 million.
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Briefing the team on ongoing policy and regulatory reforms within the digital sector, including the review of key legislation, Ghana’s Artificial Intelligence strategy, and efforts to position Ghana as a leading digital hub on the continent, Hon. Sam George stated that Ghana is more than happy to host such trainings and also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of the One Million Coders Program in equipping young Ghanaians with critical digital and coding skills for the future economy and called for more partnerships.
The Minister also emphasized the need for strong regulatory frameworks to guide the use of satellite technology in a manner that safeguards national interests, promotes fair competition, and ensures security.
The U.S. delegation commended Ghana’s ambitious digital agenda and expressed appreciation for the Ministry’s openness to collaboration. Discussions also explored opportunities for future partnerships in areas such as digital skills training, satellite technology deployment, connectivity expansion, and responsible innovation.
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Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement and collaboration to advance inclusive digital development, innovation, and economic opportunity for the people of Ghana.
As Ghana advances smart infrastructure, fintech, e-government, and cloud adoption initiatives, satellite connectivity is expected to play a critical role in supporting nationwide digital resilience and connectivity expansion.
