The National Communications Authority (NCA) Ghana has convened its final national preparatory meeting ahead of the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27), as the country seeks to sharpen its position on global spectrumgovernance.
The three-day meeting in Accra brings together industry players, regulators and government agencies to review earlier proposals and consolidate national positions before regional engagements with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Telecommunication Union.
Director General Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko said the consultations form part of a broader effort to deepen stakeholder participation and align national priorities with global regulatory frameworks.
‘‘Your presence here today is a strong testament to the shared commitment of our stakeholders across the communications ecosystem to shape Ghana’s strategic voice in global spectrum governance. As we are all aware, the radio frequency spectrum is very important in today’s digital interconnected world. It underpins virtually every facet of our modern life from mobile communications [and] broadband connectivity to broadcasting, satellite services, aviation, maritime operation and scientific research.’’
He added that the finite nature of spectrum resources makes coordinated global management essential, a process led through the World Radiocommunication Conference under the International Telecommunication Union.
The meeting follows an initial preparatory session held in April 2025 and is expected to shape the country’s contributions at upcoming regional discussions, which will feed into the global conference scheduled for 2027.
Deputy Director of Engineering Naa Amorkor Asihene said the process is critical to ensuring efficient spectrum use and global harmonization.
She noted that the Conference played a critical role in ensuring the efficient use of spectrum resources while also promoting global harmonisation, economies of scale, and equipment interoperability.
Deputy Director of Engineering Naa Amorkor Asihene
Fianko urged participants to align technical expertise with long-term policy priorities as deliberations continue.
‘‘As we prepare as a country for WRC-27, it is important that we put together coherent positions on the various agenda items. Your deliberations over the coming days are of critical importance. They must be informed by both technical expertise and strategic foresight. Your insights will therefore play a pivotal role in refining Ghana’s positions across the various agenda items,’’ he stated.
Participants include representatives from the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, mobile network operators, the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority and the Ghana Maritime Authority, among others.
Held every three to four years, the World Radiocommunication Conference is organized by the ITU’s Radiocommunication Bureau and serves as the primary global forum for revising the rules governing the use of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.
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