National Communications Authority unveils ambitious five-year strategic plan

In a pivotal moment for Ghana’s communications landscape, the National Communications Authority (NCA) has launched its comprehensive Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024-2028) in Accra, underscoring a commitment to regulatory foresight and technological adaptability.

Minister Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, spearheading the event, emphasized the imperatives of regulatory agility in the face of disruptive technologies. Her endorsement of the strategic initiatives outlined in the plan set the tone for a concerted effort to position Ghanaian solutions competitively on the global stage.

“I am impressed with the strategies aimed at flourishing and contributing to a globally competitive and rapidly changing environment. This means we will create the enabling environment for Ghanaian solutions to compete with other global solutions,” she noted.

Dr. Joe Anokye, Director General of the NCA also speaking at the launch, pledged the Authority’s unwavering commitment to realizing the Strategic Plan, acknowledging the dynamic nature of the Electronic Communications Industry and the need for continuous innovation to grasp emerging opportunities and surmount challenges.

“The Five-Year Strategic Plan marks a significant milestone on our path to innovation, growth, and a long-lasting impact,” he said.

Board Chairman-NCA, Okatakyie Ababio Boakye Danquah II, delivering his remarks at the event, framed the launch as a pivotal milestone, echoing the prescient vision laid out by the Board in 2021. His call for stakeholder collaboration resonated, emphasizing the collective responsibility in realizing the plan’s objectives by 2028.

“It is evident that we are at a critical point as we launch the Strategic Plan for 2024–2028, which will serve as our blueprint for the forthcoming five years. It is an exciting moment for the NCA, as the creation of this document has unveilled numerous untapped opportunities within the communications sector,” he stated.

Prof. Ezer Osei Yeboah-Boateng, Deputy Director-General for Technical Operations, detailed the Strategic Plan’s pillars. Structured around research, collaboration, human resource development, and resource optimization, the plan encapsulates a multifaceted approach to fortify the NCA’s position in a rapidly evolving global communications landscape.

He outlined the Strategic Plan’s four Strategic pillars as follows:

1. Pillar 1 – Structure and reposition research, innovation and process improvement throughout NCA to be abreast with industry development by 2028
2. Pillar 2 – Build coordination and collaborative structures for enhanced engagement by 2028
3. Pillar 3 – Develop and Empower human resource by 2028
4. Pillar 4 – Optimise current resources, diversify and develop new areas of growth – including revenue.