Ghana has stepped up its campaign for greater representation in global telecommunications governance, seeking international support for its bids for seats on the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council and Radio Regulations Board (RRB).
Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George led bilateral discussions with delegations from Canada, Qatar, Australia, Romania, Iraq and Nepal on November 11, on the sidelines of the ITU’s 2026 Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar.
According to Ghana’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, the engagements focused on securing support for the country’s two candidatures and exploring opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and digital technology.
The two positions carry significant responsibilities in global telecommunications policy. The ITU Council provides strategic oversight of the organisation’s activities, while the Radio Regulations Board oversees the application of international rules governing radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbital resources.
These frameworks are central to the development of mobile networks, broadcasting, satellite communications and other wireless technologies.
Ghana’s campaign reflects its ambition to play a greater role in international decisions shaping telecommunications regulation and the development of the global digital economy.
The bilateral engagements form part of Accra’s wider diplomatic outreach at PP-26, where member states are considering the future direction and priorities of international telecommunications governance.
