1. Internet Governance Partnership Forum: Promoting the Multi- Stakeholder Model for further Internet Development in Africa. Accra, Ghana, October 14-16, 2009 Overview of Key Internet Resource Authorities Joshua Peprah Director, Regulatory Administration National Communications Authority

2. MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana 2 October 14 Overview of Key Internet Resource Authorities_ The NCA ICT Landscape: Principles & Objectives Underlying Law & Policies Policy initiatives for ISPs State of Play Ongoing initiatives

3. MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana 3 October 14 ICT Landscape _Principles, Objectives & Policies Principles: Competitive Market Development Transparent Regulation Improved Quality of Service Objective: To regulate the provision of communications services in the country to facilitate overall National Development Universal Access For All Communities & Population Groups Attain 25% accessline in 2010 (NTP 05), already exceeded. Destination of ICT Investments In the Sub-Region

4. MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana 4 October 14 ICT Underlying Laws & Policies Current Legal Instruments governing NCA activities National Communication Authority Act 769, 2008 Electronic Communication Act 775, 2008 National Telecommunications Policy (NTP-05), 2005 NCA L.I. 1719, 2003

5. MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana 5 October 14 Policy Initiatives for ISPs (NTP-05) There shall be no limitations on entry & operation of Internet Services. ISPs shall require authorization via class licenses only, subject to minimal obligations & regulatory oversight. There shall be no regulation of ISP pricing to customers. ISP authorizations may include obligations for ISPs to contribute to Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communications (GIFEC). Public Internet access points, such as Internet cafés and tele- centres, must register with the NCA for a class authorisation.

6. MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana 6 October 14 State of Play Authorized ISPs as at 3 rd Qtr. 09 : 107 ISPs in operation as at 3 rd Qtr. 09 : 35 Estimated internet users : 1Million Broadband internet subscribers : 15,000 Internet penetration : 4.5%

7. 7 October 14 Ongoing Initiatives Two International fiber optic cable operators already licensed to bring competition in the provision of international bandwidth for ICT Services. A minimum of 30% Ghanaian ownership or a wholly Ghanaian company as a requirement for the award of Broadband Wireless Access licenses. ISPs can therefore participate in the process fully. Developing regulatory framework and best practices to grant more infrastructure & service licenses. New QoS & Spectrum monitoring tools acquired for effective enforcement of rules and mandates. CIG Monitoring and Fraud Detection System to help all licensed operators arrest revenue leakage ( Detection & Elimination of Simbox operators) MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana

8. 8 October 14 MoC & AfriNIC Internet Governance Forum_Accra Ghana