MP, Minister of state in charge of Public Sector Reforms
MP, Minister of state in charge of Public Sector Reforms
Administrator, (GIFEC)
Administrator, Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC)
Director General, National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
Director General, National Information Technology Agency (NITA)
Ghana IGF/NRI Coordinator
Access Now
Ghana Fintech and Payment Association
National Communications Authority
Mr. Prince Ankrah is a self-motivated, results-focused and seasoned IT professional with 25 years’ experience working for British Telecommunications Plc in the United Kingdom and the National Communications Authority in Ghana. He has been involved in several IT Transformation and outsourcing projects working with systems integrators such as IBM and Computer sciences Corporation. Prince has more recently played a leading role in the development and implementation of the National Communications Authority’s five (5) year IT strategy. His main competency areas include Cybersecurity, Business Continuity & IT Disaster Recovery and IT Governance. As an Internet Governance enthusiast, his main focus has been on Infrastructure access and Cybersecurity-related matters.
MTN Ghana
University of Media Arts and Communications
University of Media Arts and Communications
Head of Marketing Department
Dr. Joshua Kofi Doe is an accomplished academic and marketing professional with extensive experience in digital marketing, brand management, and technology adoption. He holds a Ph.D. from the Open University of the Netherlands and has held leadership positions in academia, including Country Director of Malku Institute of Technology (2016 to 2020), and currently Head of the Marketing Department at the University of Media, Arts, and Communication (UniMAC).
Dr. Doe has an extensive research portfolio, with over 16 journal publications, 4 books chapters, , 4 books, and 6 international conference presentations. His expertise spans digital transformation, online consumer behavior, and strategic brand engagement, making him a valuable contributor to discussions on internet governance, digital policy, and the evolving digital economy in Ghana.
As the founding General Manager of Continent Tours in Ghana (2006 to 2012), Dr. Joshua Doe spearheaded the planning and implementation of all strategic decisions including digital marketing initiatives.
As a Board Member of the Ghana Internet Governance Forum (Ghana IGF), he brings insights into marketing in the digital space, online consumer protection, and data-driven decision-making, helping to shape policies that foster an inclusive and sustainable digital ecosystem.
Internet Society Ghana Chapter
Internet Society Ghana Chapter
Maud Adjeley Ashong Elliot is a distinguished academic, technology policy advocate, and digital rights champion with extensive experience in information systems, cybersecurity, and internet governance. She serves as the President of the Internet Society Ghana Chapter, making history as the first female to hold this position. Maud is a Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). Her expertise spans internet governance, cybersecurity policy, and digital inclusion, having contributed to various national and international discussions on digital rights and critical infrastructure protection.
She has been instrumental in shaping Ghana’s Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and has served as a Steering Committee Member. A dedicated mentor, she actively promotes STEM education, particularly for women and youth, and advocates for the early introduction of programming languages in education.
Maud is a Fellow of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and an active member of global internet governance communities. Through her leadership, Maud continues to champion policies that foster an inclusive, secure, and open internet, reinforcing Ghana’s position in the global digital economy.
Principal Manager, (GIFEC)
Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications
Principal Manager, Research and Innovations Unit
Victor Asante is a Principal Manager for Research and Innovations at Ghana’s Universal Service Fund, GIFEC. Since 2010, he has led key research initiatives, including Ghana’s first Digital Divide Survey, and studies on ICT access and use in rural and marginalized communities. A strong advocate for innovative connectivity models such as Community Networks, Victor actively participates in global multistakeholder dialogues, including ITU’s WSIS, the Internet Governance Forum, and the African School on Internet Governance. A 2015 CPRsouth Young Scholar, he holds a master’s in development studies from ISSER University of Ghana, specializing in research, M&E, and project management.
Head of IT (GOIL PLC.)
Media Foundation for West Africa
Legal
Maame Sarpong is a legal practitioner and the managing partner of G.A Sarpong and Co, an Accra based law firm. She is an academic and researcher with a keen focus on Internet Governance, ICT law, and digital rights policy. With extensive experience in corporate law, regulatory compliance and arbitration, Maame has advised on key legal frameworks shaping Ghana’s digital economy. Her work spans data protection, cybersecurity, e-commerce regulationsand the intersection of law and emerging technologies.
As a lecturer and researcher, Maame actively contributes to policy discussions on digital inclusion, stakeholder collaboration in Internet governance and the legal dimensions of ICT development. Her expertise in corporate finance and due diligence further supports their role in shaping regulatory frameworks for tech-driven enterprises.
As a member of the Ghana IGF Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (MAG), Maame is committed to fostering inclusive, transparent, and sustainable digital policies that advance Internet access, digital rights, and cybersecurity governance in Ghana.
She is keen on ensuring a rights-based, multi-stakeholder approach to Internet policy development, positioning Ghana as a leader in Africa’s digital transformation.
Maxim Nyansa Foundation
Wiss Tech Engineering
Member
Principal Admin Officer,
Ghana School of Law
Stephen Mawutor Donkor is a seasoned telecommunications and digital governance expert with over one decades of experience in open-source technology, digital inclusion, and youth capacity building. As a long-time advocate for open-source solutions, he has played a pivotal role in the Ghanaian and African technology ecosystems, championing digital skills development and fostering innovation.
Mawutor has been instrumental in creating and supporting numerous tech initiatives, through the Linux Accra Community, where he has trained individuals/organisations on open-source data and applications for over 12 years. His commitment to bridging the digital divide extends to his work with the American Corner at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, where he mentors and empowers youth with critical digital skills.
Having worked extensively but not limited with telecommunications firms, software development teams, and open-source organizations like (FOSSFA) Free and Open Source Software Foundation for Africa, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team(HOT), MapGive, Worldbank…, Mawutor brings a wealth of knowledge in network infrastructure, open-data, software design, digital policy and community of practice. As one of the IGFYouth coordinator in Ghana, he supports the African Parliamentary Network on Internet Governance(APNIG), he also led multiple projects aimed at equipping young people with digital competencies , but not limited to founding the NGO that maintain, capture and digitalise the digital footprints of buildings and roads in Ghana, while ensuring their active participation in the global digital economy.
Mawutor is also a member of the Ghana Internet Governance forum Multi-stakeholder Advisory Group (IGF-MAG), dedicated to shaping policies that drive Ghana’s internet governance agenda, enhance digital rights, and foster an inclusive, secure, and open internet for all.
